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Hi, 20 year old female, yellow crusty discharge from one nipple, its also itchy and the nipple is dry and cracked. ?

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Areolar rash: Studies show eczema can occur in this area, however the yellow crusty discharge gives me concern for impetiginization of likely eczema/atopic dermatitis in your nipple area. Please see MD. Likely treatment will be a steroid cream and topical antibiotic. If there is nipple inversion, mass or lump underneath the discharge you may need to rule out other conditions with a Dermatologist.

Answered 8/12/2017

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A member asked:

Hi, 20 year old female, yellow crusty discharge from one nipple, its also itchy and the nipple is dry and cracked. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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