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A member asked:
Does a white spot on my nipple while nursing mean i have a clogged milk duct?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Could be: You can try massage and see if you can unclog it. A white spot on the skin may signify vasospasm- try warming your breast and see if it helps.
Answered 4/24/2017
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Probably yes: A white spot on the nipple of a breastfeeding mom probably is a clogged milk duct. There are other skin glands, such as oil glands, that also can clog and be seen as a white dot. A doctor can gently remove the whitish material at the skin surface, and then the mom can see if the spot returns over a couple of days.
Answered 8/29/2017
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