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My nipples are cracking during feeding. is this breast cancer?

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Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

An eczema- like rash: That persists after a few wks should be biopsies but it sounds like chapping.

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Answered 4/25/2015

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Hopefully Not: Cracking nipples during breast feeding is often related to the minor trauma of feeding. However in rare cases changes in the skin of the nipple can be related to a type of breast cancer called paget's disease. Have your medical profession examine you and monitor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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