Question
During a bath, I noticed that my child’s left chest appears to be developing, with the nipples slightly protruding. The right chest is normal, and there are no other unusual symptoms.
Answer
Your description may suggest that your child is showing signs of precocious puberty. Precocious puberty is the early development of sexual characteristics before puberty due to an imbalance in the endocrine system. This could be caused by fluctuations in hormone levels or other factors. To determine if it is precocious puberty, it is recommended to further check hormone levels, including undergoing a hormone six-panel test.