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A member asked:

I have a sore on both of my nipples, any idea what this might be or what it is caused from?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Need more info: Hard to diagnose a dermatological condition without seeing it. Could be due to many things and please make an appointment with your family physician or OB.GYN now.

Answered 2/11/2015

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Exam: Never ignore breast sores or irritation. Consult your physician for a thorough breast exam

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/11/2015

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