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What does it mean when you have a lot of bumps on your breast that sometimes ooze puss?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If they are little : Bumps on the dark area around the nipple (areola) and white material can be squeezed out - it is likely montgomery glands. They secrete lubricant. If not this, please seek medical evaluation.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 3/5/2016

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