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What does a crusted, scabbed, inverted nipple mean, breast cancer?
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Not necessarily : But i suggest you see your doctor for a proper evaluation starting with a good physical examination. Best to you.
Answered 3/16/2019
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Rule out cancer: If the crusted inverted scabbed nipple is something new then it is important to rule out breast cancer unless you have had an inverted nipple since pubertal growth of the breast.
Answered 2/6/2020
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