Sioux City, IA

A 23-year-old female asked:

I have a lump by my nipple on my left breast and it pusses sometimes. now, my entire areola is dry and peeling and ihave dry sores around my breast. what should i do?

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Dr. Ankush Bansalanswered

Internal Medicine 16 years experience

See doctor: You have an infection, abscess, or cyst. It should be evaluated so it doesn't spread or scar.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler

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Dr. Phil Chenanswered

Family Medicine 28 years experience

Infection: It could be skin infection and need to be treated with antibiotic. If lump persist you need to screen for other problems, including breast cancer.

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Dr. Ajay Pathakanswered

21 years experience

Areola Infection: It seems you have an infection. Please see a doctor for proper assessment and treatment.

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Hi I have skin peeling on my areola which itches , what could this be ? I dont have any lumps . My sister just found out she has breast cancer , could this be the same for me? Thanks

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