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My husband has developed a sore left nipple. it is very hard and is starting to turn white in the tip. he currently has a bad chest infection.

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Dr. Rhonda Simons answered

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Men can get: Breast cancer too. If one breast is very different from the other, he might need an ultrasound, mammogram or mri.....See your physician! I do not think the nipple and the chest infection are related.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/25/2019

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A member asked:

My husband has developed a sore left nipple. it is very hard and is starting to turn white in the tip. he currently has a bad chest infection.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rhonda Simons answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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