Relief for Itchy Nipples and Areolas: Home Remedies and When to See a Doctor
For itching of the nipples and areola, you can apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to reduce inflammation and itching. Additionally, moisturizing creams or ointments can help alleviate dryness. If the itching persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, it is advisable t...
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Dear Backey: It could be a reaction to allergies or eczema, and sometimes it may be caused by discharge from the nipples. Keep the area clean and you may start with an antihistamine cream for eczema. If the symptoms persist, consider consulting a dermatologist or a breast surgeon...[Read More] Relief for Itchy Nipples and Areolas: Home Remedies and When to See a Doctor
Understanding Painful Nipple Bumps: When to Seek Medical Attention
There are small nodules on the nipple, and squeezing them produces white discharge mixed with blood? About 4 to 5 days ago, I noticed a small protrusion under my left nipple (it looks somewhat like a pimple or a blister). When pressed, it causes slight pain. The first time I sque...
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Dear Peter: It may be an allergic reaction or eczema. Keep the area clean and you can initially use an antihistamine eczema cream. If symptoms persist, please consult a dermatologist or a breast surgeon.[Read More] Understanding Painful Nipple Bumps: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Itchy Nipples: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
Itchy nipples with skin breakdown? Hello doctor, I've been experiencing itching on the right nipple and areola lately, and I've scratched the areola until it has broken skin. There are also small bumps on the nipple that I don't know what they are; I have never giv...
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Dear Han: It is likely an allergy; eczema reactions can sometimes be caused by secretions on the nipples. Keep the area clean and you may start with antihistamines and eczema creams. If symptoms persist, please consult a surgeon.[Read More] Understanding Itchy Nipples: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
Itchy Areola and Inverted Nipple: Possible Causes and Solutions
Itchy areola with one side depressed? Hello Doctor: In the past few months, I have been experiencing itching around my nipples and areolas, and sometimes there is a white discharge from the nipple. My right nipple has become inverted and has experienced intermittent sharp pain a ...
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Dear A-Mei: This is likely a reaction to allergies or eczema, primarily caused by the accumulation of secretions around the nipples. Keep the area clean, and make sure to wash the inverted nipples as well. You may use antihistamine or eczema creams. If symptoms persist, please se...[Read More] Itchy Areola and Inverted Nipple: Possible Causes and Solutions
White Spot on Nipple: Should You Be Concerned?
There is a white spot in the center of the nipple? Hello Doctor, I am currently unmarried and not pregnant. My menstrual period just ended a week ago. Recently, while examining my breasts, I noticed a small white spot, about 0.2 centimeters in diameter, in the center of my left n...
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Dear Miss Dou Dou: It may be caused by blocked skin glands, and it is unlikely to worsen, but there is a risk of infection. It is advisable to monitor the situation. If it continues to enlarge or if there are symptoms (such as pain or itching), a consultation at the outpatient cl...[Read More] White Spot on Nipple: Should You Be Concerned?
Understanding Breast Lumps and Pain: What Young Women Should Know
Hard lumps and swelling pain in the chest? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing breast swelling before my period, and sometimes the pain at night affects my sleep. I have a dent in my right nipple, but yesterday I felt a hard lump on the outer side of my right bre...
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Dear Xiao Yang: I'm not sure if it's related to the menstrual cycle, but sometimes before or during menstruation, there is a sensation of lumps, which is mostly caused by hormonal stimulation leading to breast tissue hyperplasia. This usually occurs bilaterally, but som...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps and Pain: What Young Women Should Know
Understanding Breast Biopsy Complications: Bleeding and Bruising Concerns
Breast tumor biopsy My mother is 72 years old. Last week she experienced breast pain, and when she visited a large hospital outpatient clinic this Monday, the doctor discovered a tumor. That evening, a biopsy was arranged. After returning home, her breast became severely bruised,...
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Dear Ms. Huang: 1. If the biopsy is performed using a thick needle, the wound will only have a small puncture, and bleeding is less likely to occur, which may lead to bruising and swelling in the breast, primarily around the area of tenderness. If a blood vessel is encountered, ...[Read More] Understanding Breast Biopsy Complications: Bleeding and Bruising Concerns
Understanding Gynecomastia: Signs, Symptoms, and Concerns for Men
Gynecomastia I have been overweight since the third grade of elementary school, and I still am. Currently, I weigh around 84 kg and my height is approximately 173 cm. When viewed from the side, my chest appears protruding. I have learned a bit about gynecomastia in males. My ches...
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Dear Sesshomaru: Sometimes it is due to adipose hypertrophy, but it can also be accompanied by hyperplasia of the breast tissue. In overweight males, due to the influence of female hormones, there is often varying degrees of glandular hyperplasia. Observation is usually sufficien...[Read More] Understanding Gynecomastia: Signs, Symptoms, and Concerns for Men
Understanding Breast Cancer Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Lymphedema Prevention
Mastectomy Hello Dr. Zhou, my mother is currently your patient and had surgery three weeks ago for tumor removal. I would like to ask if the chance of recurrence is higher since the other side was not removed. Is the risk of recurrence in the chest area higher than in the area th...
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Dear An-An: 1. The likelihood of recurrence primarily depends on the characteristics of the tumor and whether complete adjuvant therapy has been received afterward. 2. The chance of developing a tumor on the other side is approximately twice that of the general population, so reg...[Read More] Understanding Breast Cancer Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Lymphedema Prevention
Understanding Itchy Breasts with Yellow Discharge: Causes and Solutions
Itchy chest with yellow discharge? My nipples appear dry and flaky, and sometimes they suddenly become very itchy (especially after showering). Occasionally, there is a yellowish discharge. I experience these symptoms on both sides, and there is no pain or lumps when pressed. I&#...
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Dear hello: The described situation seems more like eczema. 1. The material of the underwear could be a factor. 2. There may be an issue with hormonal balance in the body. 3. If symptoms persist, a consultation for an outpatient examination is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Itchy Breasts with Yellow Discharge: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Breast Concerns: What to Know About Nipple Discharge and Lumps
Breast concerns? Hello doctor, I have been able to express something resembling a pimple from my right nipple for about a year. Recently, I experienced pain in the right nipple once, and today I noticed a hard lump approximately 0.5 to 0.6 cm in size. It’s not very hard and does ...
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Dear Anonymous: It may be a skin cyst. If it enlarges or shows symptoms, please seek an outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding Breast Concerns: What to Know About Nipple Discharge and Lumps
Understanding Painful Breast Lumps: Causes and When to Seek Help
There is a hard lump in the chest? I found a hard lump on my right chest, and it hurts. I discovered it recently. What could be the cause?
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Dear Anonymous: It may be a change related to a small tumor. Please observe for any changes 3-5 days after your menstrual period ends. If there is no decrease or increase in size, then a clinic examination is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Painful Breast Lumps: Causes and When to Seek Help
Red Bump on Nipple: Causes and Concerns for Breast Health
Red small granules on the nipple? Recently, I noticed a small red growth on my left nipple, and that nipple appears slightly more protruded compared to the other side. It doesn't hurt or itch. My menstrual period has also been a few days late, and I have tested negative for ...
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Dear Anonymous: It's okay, just observe the small flesh growth. If there are any symptoms of enlargement, then a clinic examination is necessary.[Read More] Red Bump on Nipple: Causes and Concerns for Breast Health
Understanding Movable Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know
The lump is movable? Hello: There is a movable lump (larger) near the center of my right chest that does not hurt when pressed; there is also a movable lump (smaller) near the center of my left chest that does not hurt when pressed either. Is this a normal situation? PS: My menst...
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Dear Ms. Chen: The hard lump in the middle of your breast is likely part of the breast tissue itself. Breast self-examination should not be done by grabbing, but rather by using the pads of your fingers to gently press and feel for any raised lumps on the surface of the breast. B...[Read More] Understanding Movable Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know
Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Breast lump Hello, a couple of days ago while taking a shower, I noticed a round hard lump above the areola on my left breast. It doesn't hurt when I don't press on it, but there is a slight pain when I do. I had a breast ultrasound last October, and the doctor said eve...
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Most are fibroadenomas, which may enlarge before or during menstruation and decrease in size after menstruation. Generally, they are mobile; if they are not mobile, it may sometimes be caused by ductal hyperplasia. If there are changes in size, it is usually benign and can be mon...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Nipple Discharge: Causes and Concerns in Breast Health
Nipple discharge Hello Doctor: A few months ago, I noticed something like a pimple on the edge of my nipple. When I squeezed it, a soft, white, string-like substance came out. There is no such issue on the left side. Could you please tell me what this problem might be? Thank you.
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Dear J J: There may be a condition of skin cysts, such as sebaceous cysts. If it is caused by ductal secretions, it is a benign change that can be monitored. If symptoms persist, a consultation in the outpatient clinic is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Nipple Discharge: Causes and Concerns in Breast Health
Will Past Nipple Issues Affect Future Breastfeeding Success?
If there was itching, bleeding, and discharge from the nipple 15 years ago, will it affect future breastfeeding? Hello, I am currently 9 weeks pregnant. Sixteen years ago, I experienced itching of the nipples which led to bleeding and discharge. At that time, I purchased an ointm...
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Dear Kimi: 1. Will it affect breastfeeding in the future? No, it will not affect. 2. Will a previous nipple injury make one more prone to mastitis? Not necessarily. 3. If one is prone to mastitis, should lecithin be supplemented? No, it is not necessary.[Read More] Will Past Nipple Issues Affect Future Breastfeeding Success?
Understanding Itchy Nipples: Causes and When to Seek Help
Itchy nipples? I have been experiencing itching in my left nipple for the past week or two, and a few days ago, I seem to have scratched it, resulting in a discharge that is somewhat yellowish but not very yellow, resembling a liquid with a slightly pasty consistency. Previously,...
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Dear Dragonfly: 1. This may be a manifestation of eczema. 2. It is advisable to first consult a dermatologist to investigate the potential causes of eczema. If there are issues with the breasts, it may sometimes be due to hormonal imbalances. In addition to local symptom treatmen...[Read More] Understanding Itchy Nipples: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding a Lump Near the Breast: Causes and Concerns
I felt a lump next to my chest? I noticed a small lump next to my left chest, about slightly narrower than a finger's width. It doesn't hurt when I press down, but when I push it, it moves to the side and returns when I release my hand. What could be the reason for this...
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Dear Ping-er: A movable lump is often a fibroadenoma, which can be monitored. However, if it continues to grow or presents symptoms, it is advisable to seek an outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding a Lump Near the Breast: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Breast Lumps: Signs and Concerns for Teens
Breast lump I would like to ask: Since third and fourth grade, I have had hard lumps in my breasts that hurt when touched. Now that I am in the second year of junior high, they still hurt and are getting larger. They used to be small and somewhat movable, but now they are not. My...
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Dear Zhen: The manifestations are likely due to mammary duct hyperplasia, which is caused by an increase in female hormones in the body. It can be monitored, but if there are still concerns, you may visit a breast surgery clinic for examination.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Signs and Concerns for Teens