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Get sore spots on my breasts and they stay there for a while. i have marks where spotsused to be. they contain pus. what can i do?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

See doctor: You need to see your doctor. You may require antibiotics to treat and suppress these episodes.

Answered 2/26/2013

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