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I have a bump between my breasts that is pea size. i squeezed it and white cottage cheese that smelled foul came out. what should i do?

Q: i have a bump between my breasts that is pea size. i squeezed it and white cottage cheese that smelled foul came out. what should i do?

: Could be a small cyst or a whitehead. This may be from an infection or a unclean area. Wash with soap and warm water and apply an antiseptic solution to area. If no change see your PCP.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Could be a small cyst or a whitehead. This may be from an infection or a unclean area. Wash with soap and warm water and apply an antiseptic solution to area. If no change see your PCP.

Answered 1/11/2023

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Dr. John Berryman answered

What is described may be a sebaceous cyst. See a dermatologist for conformation and guidance.

Answered 1/12/2023

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A member asked:

I have a bump between my breasts that is pea size. i squeezed it and white cottage cheese that smelled foul came out. what should i do?

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