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My youngest child is 8 years old and i did not breast feed her but everyday i find what looks like dried milk on my nipple. what is this?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dried milk: You have a condition known as galactorrhea.See your gynecologist for a possible hormonal imbalance.

Dr MacArthur agreed

Answered 2/11/2014

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A member asked:

My youngest child is 8 years old and i did not breast feed her but everyday i find what looks like dried milk on my nipple. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr MacArthur agreed

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