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Does rubbing nipples cause them to scab?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you were really: Rough ; abraided them, this could lead to scabbing.

Dr Stevens and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/26/2015

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