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What could sore nipples on a 30 year old man?

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Dr. John Ebner answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Many caused: Soreness of the nipples on a male could be the result of many things from chaffing to eczema to gynecomastia (swelling of breast tissue) to something more serious. I would make the effort to have this checked out by your doctor.

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Answered 3/29/2015

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