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Red sore on nipple

A 68-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berryman
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Static shock: Static shock is so mild that it should not produce significant pain. If your left breast is tender, and you have not had a digital mammogram in some ... Read More
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Dr. Wayne Ingram
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: No, the soreness will dissipate.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Sore nipples: More history is needed to begin with. Look for things light tight bras, change in skin care products, excessive irritation of the nipples. Otherwise, ... Read More
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Nipple eczema: Could be a possible cause of burning and sensitive and occasionally red nipples which can be treated/managed. There are a number of other breast cond... Read More
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Dr. Louise Andrew
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Emergency Medicine 48 years experience
Raynaud's phenomenon: of the nipples. You should keep them warm at all times if possible, and wear a very soft but supportive bra to protect them from rubbing. Good luck!
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stacey Lin
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Soreness: I recommend that you see your primary care physician. Sometimes nipple pinkness and soreness can be due to a local yeast infection. If normal, you mi... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Varady
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What's the cause?: Medicines like hydrocortisone and benedryl containing meds would treat the symptom. But find out what is causing it is a smarter idea. It could be a... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Armando Russo
Obstetrics and Gynecology 45 years experience
Maybe : The only way to know is a blood test.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Martin Raff
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
See a doctor: This needs to be examined, diagnosed and treated appropriately. First to determine if this is infection, non-infectious inflammation or some manifest... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander
Pathology 46 years experience
Get seen: Chances are you have a mild infection. Put warm compresses on it and make an appointment with your physician to be seen when it is convenient. And con... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
HPT: If you have missed your actual period - then by all means use a home pregnancy test. You can use a first morning void. Take care.
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A female asked:
Dr. John Rhoades
Family Medicine 50 years experience
Below: Difficult to give DX from the history, but I would suggest trying some warm, moist packs to the area 3-4 times per day, about 15 min each time. If fur... Read More
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