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I have a very tiny bump on the areola around 4-5 mm which is hard like a dried hard wax but not painful , no discharge in nipple .. just so worried !! its been there more than 6 months?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Probable cyst: This lesion sounds like it might be a very small solidified/calcified cyst. However, suggest that you see a dermatologist to confirm dx

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/19/2021

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A member asked:

I have a very tiny bump on the areola around 4-5 mm which is hard like a dried hard wax but not painful , no discharge in nipple .. just so worried !! its been there more than 6 months?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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