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I am a 38 year old man and my chest nipples are always sore from time to time and hurts when i put on a t shirt. can you explain the cause, ?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Need evaluation: Do you have gynecomastia? You need evaluation to rule out infection or irritation.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/9/2013

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