should i be worried because of scabs on areolas? It had dranage at one time
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Q: i have a scab on the areola for about a month now does not go away the nipple itches but the areola
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3/27/09 8:33pm
Hi - This sounds like an infection of some kind. You should get it looked at by a doctor; certain rare types of breast cancer can have the symptoms you describe, so you need to rule them out. Best to make an appointment, OK? Good luck - PJH
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