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There is a reddish hard lump near my areola on my breast. i have never seen this before and it is painful to touch. is this common?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: What you described suggests infection of a hair follicle resulting in a boil. It would be prudent to see your doctor or visit an urgent care center.

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Common yes: This may be fairly common but it still means you should see your doctor. A small infected duct or such entities needs to be treated .

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

There is a reddish hard lump near my areola on my breast. i have never seen this before and it is painful to touch. is this common?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Dr. Paul Velt answered

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