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Puss drainage from my nipple. i'm not breast feeding. is it an infection?

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Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

Yes: If it really is pus, yes. If it just a whitish discharge it could be normal or not. If in doubt, see your doctor.

Answered 12/1/2020

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