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Hi my gf has 3 transparent small hair like strands above her left nipple that are causing pain. it is painful to touch the strands. what could it be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Folliculitis: She has what sounds like an infection of the hair follicles called folliculitis.
Answered 4/29/2015
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