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Is a crusty and yellow discharge normal?

nmartin99Feb 8, 2017
Its been 7 weeks post breast reduction and I have noticed a discharge around the nipple. I have also experienced itching around the nipple. The discharge is almost crystallized. What does this mean?

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Dr. Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS
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Answered on Feb 11, 2017
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Dr. Terrence Murphy, MD
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Answered on Feb 10, 2017
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