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I had a small, black bar-bell shaped firm thing in my breast. i picked until it came out. could it have been a skin oil blockage? if not, then what?

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Dr. Meredith Lassiter answered

Follow up if returns: It sounds like it may have been a clogged pore. If it returns, I would recommend that you have your PCP take a look at the area. Also, regular self breast exams are important to monitor for any breast changes.

Answered 5/12/2014

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A member asked:

I had a small, black bar-bell shaped firm thing in my breast. i picked until it came out. could it have been a skin oil blockage? if not, then what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Meredith Lassiter answered

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