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A member asked:

Can picking a blackhead on the underside of my breast increase my risk of breast cancer? i pop it every once in a while but it always comes back.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

NO: It is a skin condition, unrelated to breast cancer don't worry , go for regular check ups by your doctoer.

Dr Wright and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/1/2013

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If it is a : Comedone, no risk. But since it never goes away, why not check out with a dermatologist to be more sure what else it might be.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 11/1/2013

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