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What causes the bumps on my areola to hurt?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Montgomery Glands?: If it was just one - i would wonder if you had a montgomery gland cyst? With pain of multiple areas - has the skin become too dry or chapped ? If yes, use a lubricant. Has fabric been abraiding the tissue of your areolas? If so, use a soft bra.

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Answered 4/8/2016

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