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Crusted Nipples

Crusted Nipples

Both my nipples are always "crusty."  I have never seen discharge, even when I squeeze my nipples/breasts.  I have large nipples & I can still see the "ducts" from breastfeeding -- there is a white color at each duct.  It's almost as if there is milk/discharge there & it continously slowly leaks out & then crusts up.  
My nipples were not like this at all before I had children & breastfed.  I've only noticed this since I've stopped breastfeeding 2 years ago.  They have been like this since I stopped breastfeeding.  Could this have something to do with it?  Should I be concerned about breast cancer?
Thanks for your help.
ursula
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Dear Ursula:  Based on your description of the situation, it sounds as though you might have a small amount of nipple discharge that may become crusty upon exiting the breast.  You might mention this to your gynecologist or family doctor if you haven
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