Smoking Tied to Increased Risk for Breast Abscesses; Nipple Piercing Linked to Higher Risk of Subareolar Breast Abscesses

THURSDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of developing primary or recurring breast abscesses increases with smoking, and subareolar breast abscesses may be associated with nipple piercing, according to research published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.