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I have a red/purple spot type thing just after where my skin and nipple meat, it's very sore to touch and its not got a head or anything on it?

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Infection: May have an infection called Mastitis which can get very serious and become and abscess. This needs to be evaluated by a physician today.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 5/14/2016

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