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Small lump under left breast, on my bra line, it was like a mosquito bite last week. now has red surface and feel like its going to pop out. iam breastfeeding,its not hard looks like a mosquito bite ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Requires exam: if this a hardened mass you must be examined; however possibly a superficial skin abscess or inflammation must be ruled out.

Answered 5/1/2018

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A member asked:

Small lump under left breast, on my bra line, it was like a mosquito bite last week. now has red surface and feel like its going to pop out. iam breastfeeding,its not hard looks like a mosquito bite ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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