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How can you tell the difference between a zit on the breast area and a lump?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Skin Issues: A zit is visible and looks like a zit. A lump is under the skin and has no visible symptoms except perhaps seeing the outlines of it.

Answered 8/15/2013

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A member asked:

How can you tell the difference between a zit on the breast area and a lump?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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