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Last week had a whitehead looking pimple on my areola near my nipple. warm compresses and no whitehead. week later still there but no whitehead. cyst?

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Dr. Satish Sundar answered

Needs assessment: Please make sure that it's not a small abscess or infection. Cysts can form post infection too. If it feels deep, also it should be seen by your doctor.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 4/1/2015

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A member asked:

Last week had a whitehead looking pimple on my areola near my nipple. warm compresses and no whitehead. week later still there but no whitehead. cyst?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Satish Sundar answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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