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Lately i've found somewhat large hard lumps on both sides of my chest and small puss filled bumps on my areolas. is this normal?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Staph: You may have a mild staff infection I would try using an antiseptic soap if this does not improve I would let a physician see it and give you a definitive diagnosis

Answered 12/30/2016

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A member asked:

Lately i've found somewhat large hard lumps on both sides of my chest and small puss filled bumps on my areolas. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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