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nipple dry, flaky and sore
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nipple dry, flaky and sore
by sugarbaer, Jul 09, 2003 12:00AM
I have alot of sensitivity in my left nipple and now it is very dry and flaky. If I peel some of the dry skin away, it will bleed. Is this a sign of breast cancer or something else?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Jul 09, 2003 12:00AM
Dear sugarbaer, This is not a usual sign of breast cancer, and more likely related to a skin condition. If it has been concerning you and persists, you may want to have it checked out by your health care professional.
Member Comments (2)
by surgeon, Jul 09, 2003 12:00AM
many things can cause what you describe; most are not dangerous. But, depending on what it actually looks like, a form of cancer called paget's disease is a possibility. The only way to find out is to have it checked.
