Question 1

my nipples have been dripping clear liquid that dries milky and crusty. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

SEE A DOCTOR: unless you are breast feeding, nipple discharge is not normal at any age.
please see a doctor for possible evaluation and treatment.

Question 2

i have dry white crusty stuff on the tip of my nipples. what can cause it? and what could it be? not currently pregnant never been. im only 21

Accepted Answer

Nipple discharge. : This can be a result of a milk-like discharge from the breast. You should first see a doctor in person for an opinion.  This can be from a hormone problem or a side effect of medication. You may need your prolactin level checked.

Question 3

i'm 17.since up to 4 years, i have on my nipples a yellowish spot that it's a bit crusty and it's flaking. the condition is stable should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: See your primary care provider or GYN as soon as possible to receive proper evaluation and/or treatment. Proper exam is needed to determine the nature of the spot on your nipple.

Question 4

i have noticed small black crust in the  center of  my nipple is that normal? it doesn't hurt at all but my nipples have been very sensitive lately.

Accepted Answer

Breast exam..: Any new rashes or lesions on breasts deserve an exam. You need to make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible for examination and diagnosis. It could be something simple but we certainly  would not like to miss something more serious.

Question 5

why would a womens nipple have crust-like discharge?

Accepted Answer

Get medical check.: Reasons for nipple discharge can include stimulation of the breast, pregnancy, medications, galactorrhea (secretion of milk or similar substance), an abscess or other breast infection, hormonal imbalances (like hypothyroidism), fibrocystic breasts (breasts are very fibrous), blocked mammary duct, breast cancer and intraductal papilloma (non cancerous mass), use of marijuana, anise and fennel.

Question 6

there are bumps on nipples, does this indicate i'm pregnant or not?

Accepted Answer

Small bumps with: Central white  on nipples and aerolas are likely montgomery glands. They can become larger during pregnancy ; lactation but that is not diagnostic of pregnancy. So, take a home pregnancy test if you have missed your period. Take care.

Question 7

why does my daughter have crust that grows over her nipple opening?

Accepted Answer

Eczema?: Does your daughter have eczema?  That is my first thought.  I recommend having her pediatrician take a look at it for diagnosis.

Question 8

only my left nipple is purple, it has been for awhile. is this something i need to have looked at or what could this indicate?

Accepted Answer

: It has to be seen by your doc or a surgeon

Question 9

i've got a perfectly round growth that has popped up on the tip of my nipple seemingly over night. it's like a small pencil eraser with a crusty top.?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Fast growing skin lesions are a concern. A crusty rounded skin bumps could be a benign seborrheic keratosis or a cancerous tumor. See a doctor, .

Question 10

hi, my nipples seem to have a crust or hard crust inside . what could this be ?

Accepted Answer

Nursing ? or no: Nipple discharge can became dry crusted inside. If you recently stop bresfeeding it is normal still produce some milky discharge. If not pregnant and no brestfeeding any nipple dischsrge should be examinted by doctor. Increased Prolactin level can cause " like lactation effect". It can be caused some psychotropic medication, nipple stimulation .. other. Check with your doctor.

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My nipples have been dripping clear liquid that dries milky and crusty. what could this be?

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I have dry white crusty stuff on the tip of my nipples. what can cause it? and what could it be? not currently pregnant never been. im only 21

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I'm 17.since up to 4 years, i have on my nipples a yellowish spot that it's a bit crusty and it's flaking. the condition is stable should i worry?

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I have noticed small black crust in the center of my nipple is that normal? it doesn't hurt at all but my nipples have been very sensitive lately.

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Why would a womens nipple have crust-like discharge?

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There are bumps on nipples, does this indicate i'm pregnant or not?

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Why does my daughter have crust that grows over her nipple opening?

A member asked:

Only my left nipple is purple, it has been for awhile. is this something i need to have looked at or what could this indicate?

A member asked:

I've got a perfectly round growth that has popped up on the tip of my nipple seemingly over night. it's like a small pencil eraser with a crusty top.?

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Hi, my nipples seem to have a crust or hard crust inside . what could this be ?

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