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Days now see pimple like on areola edge of right breast. no pain. looks like puss inside like pimple but not sure. looks like pellet bullet?

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Breast "pimple" ?: The areola is equipped with multiple oil secreting glands, and when one becomes blocked, a "pimple" like area may arise. Warm/hot showers for prolonged times may allow release of the fluid within the pimple. If not, see your gyn physician for an exam.

Answered 5/15/2019

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A member asked:

Days now see pimple like on areola edge of right breast. no pain. looks like puss inside like pimple but not sure. looks like pellet bullet?

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