Understanding Nipple Cracks and Peeling: Causes and Concerns
There are wounds and peeling on the nipple? Hello, I have a question. My nipple has a wound that looks like it's cracked but doesn't bleed, and there are white, flaky substances inside the wound. Sometimes it also itches. What could be the problem? Additionally, I previ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Yuan Yuan: 1. It may be eczema-like changes; topical ointment can be used, and we will monitor the situation. If the symptoms recur or persist, an outpatient examination is recommended. 2. If the lump varies in size, it is generally less concerning; however, if the lump cont...[Read More] Understanding Nipple Cracks and Peeling: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Breast Lumps in Adolescents: What You Need to Know
Breast lump Hello doctor, I am 14 years old. My breast development has been ongoing for some time, but since the beginning of the development, I have had a lump that is slightly smaller than my breast. When I apply light pressure, I feel a bit of tightness and pain in my nipple, ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Anonymous: The majority of the tissue is normal breast ductal tissue, typically appearing as a single mass. As long as there are no enlarging lumps, observation is sufficient.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps in Adolescents: What You Need to Know
Understanding Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know About Changes in Your Breasts
Breast lump I would like to ask about something I haven't paid much attention to before. Recently, I noticed that when I press around both nipples, I can feel a noticeable hardness. However, it doesn't hurt much when I press. The left breast is slightly larger than the ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Tako: It is primarily breast tissue; observation is sufficient. If you notice any asymmetry or enlargement, you may seek an outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know About Changes in Your Breasts
Understanding Breast Lumps: Symptoms and Concerns for Women
Breast lump I noticed a hard lump in the upper right part of my chest while lying down yesterday, and it hurts a bit when pressed. My menstrual cycle has also been irregular; my last period was light with a dark color, and I only saw bright red blood when using the restroom. What...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Amy: The relationship with the menstrual cycle is unclear; sometimes it is caused by localized breast tissue, ductal hyperplasia, or fibrocystic changes (which occur during hormonal imbalances). If there are changes in size, whether increasing or decreasing, these are typica...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Symptoms and Concerns for Women
Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes and When to Seek Ultrasound
Breast lump Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a round hard lump I found today on the inner side of my lower left chest, near the xiphoid process. It is less than 1 centimeter, painful to touch, and does not move. I did not notice it a few days ago. What could be the cause ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear AKI: It may be a skin cyst, which can sometimes disappear on its own. However, if it enlarges or presents symptoms, surgical removal may be necessary.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes and When to Seek Ultrasound
Understanding Mammaplasty: Options for Breast Lumps and Cysts
Breast lump, treated with MammoCare? Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I started having breast ultrasounds at Tzu Chi, and I have been continuously monitored since then. There are two larger masses (2-3 cm), one adenoma and one cyst. Although the doctor mentioned that continuous moni...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Xue: 1. Micromachining is based on the principle of cutting and suction, where all the extracted specimens are in strips (not as a complete tumor), so it cannot be used for the removal of malignant tumors. Therefore, it is primarily used for solid adenomas (cysts and lipoma...[Read More] Understanding Mammaplasty: Options for Breast Lumps and Cysts
Understanding Breast Lumps: Normal Tissue or Cause for Concern?
Lump in the breast? Hello doctor, about six months ago, I noticed lumps and a cord-like structure in my breast while showering, with the left breast being more pronounced. They have not disappeared since then. When I wear a bra, the underwire causes some pain, which is only prese...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Dora: If there is a concern about ductal hyperplasia of the breast and uncertainty, it is advisable to go to the hospital for an examination and have a physician explain the findings.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Normal Tissue or Cause for Concern?
Understanding Breast Lumps: What Teens Need to Know
Breast lump I am currently in the ninth grade and recently discovered a hard lump in my chest. Additionally, I have a small chest and feel that it hasn't developed much. I'm not sure what to do about this.
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear 456: Please observe if there is any enlargement or symptoms. If so, it is recommended to visit a breast surgery clinic for examination.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: What Teens Need to Know
Understanding Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know About Thyroid Issues
Breast lump Recently, I discovered a hard lump shaped like a strip below my chest, but I can't feel it when lying down.
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Fish: Sometimes it is lymphadenopathy; please monitor for any increase in size or number, and seek outpatient evaluation if necessary.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know About Thyroid Issues
Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice
Breast lump If I press on my breast with one hand and feel a hard lump in the middle, but it doesn't hurt when I apply more pressure, is that normal? Is it considered normal for the breast to have no lumps at all? Thank you, doctor.
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear z: The area in the middle of the breast typically consists of normal glandular and ductal tissue. If you notice a lump, it is important to monitor whether it increases in size or presents any symptoms. In such cases, a clinical examination is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Worry and What to Expect
Breast lump Hello doctor, I am 17 years old and I have large hard lumps in both of my breasts. I have had a smaller hard lump in my left breast since I started developing, which cannot be moved but does not cause any indentation. I experience swelling and pain before my menstrual...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Yu Jing: It resembles a fibroma, which may enlarge before or during menstruation and sometimes decrease in size after menstruation. If there is a persistent increase in size or any symptoms (such as pain), it is advisable to seek an outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Worry and What to Expect
Understanding Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know About Fibrocystic Changes
Breast lump Hello Doctor: I have had a hard lump in my right breast since puberty, and it is still present now that I am 25 years old. It does not hurt unless I press on it. I am not sure what is going on. If it is a fibrocystic lump, what should I do at the hospital?
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Susan: If there is no enlargement and no symptoms, observation is sufficient. It is recommended to have a check-up at the outpatient clinic for those over 30 years old.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know About Fibrocystic Changes
Understanding Breast Lumps: Should You Be Concerned?
There seems to be a lump in the breast? Hello, doctor. I am 25 years old, and my child is 4 years old (breastfed for two years). Since my student days, I have felt a lump in my breast, and recently I have noticed that the lump has become more pronounced. It is a movable lump that...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Xiaoyu: It may be a fibroadenoma (most commonly seen in women aged 20-30), but if the tumor is larger than 5 centimeters, it is recommended to have an outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Should You Be Concerned?
Understanding Breast Lumps: Are They Normal and Will They Disappear?
Chest mass or lump? When I was in the fourth and fifth grades of elementary school, I started to develop hard lumps in my breasts. At that time, a classmate told me it was normal because she had seen a doctor about it. Now that I am in my first year of college, the lumps in my br...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Xiaomi: 1. It should be breast tissue. 2. If there is a continuous increase in size or symptoms that affect daily living, it is recommended to seek outpatient examination and possibly surgical removal.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Are They Normal and Will They Disappear?
Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes and When to Seek Help
Breast lump pain? Hello Doctor, I discovered a large fibroma in June of the year before last and followed my doctor's advice to have it removed. In early January of this year, I found another hard lump near the center of my left breast before my menstrual period. It occasion...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Iou: It could also be a fibroepithelial tumor or a fibrocystic change. If there are changes in size, it can be monitored; however, if there is a persistent increase in size or if symptoms occur, a consultation in the outpatient clinic is necessary.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes and When to Seek Help
Uneven Nipples and Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know at 19
One nipple is larger than the other, and there is a hard lump in the breast? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about something. I am around 19 years old and I have hard lumps in both of my breasts. The lumps are of the same size, but the nipples are of different sizes. This makes...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Abby: If there is asymmetry between the breasts or if you feel any suspicious lumps, please visit a breast surgery clinic for an examination. Changes in the breasts are related to growth and development as well as diet. It is advisable to avoid high-fat foods and maintain a ...[Read More] Uneven Nipples and Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know at 19
Understanding Breast Lumps: Definitions and Common Concerns
Definition of a lump? What is the definition of a breast lump? If I carefully palpate the nipple and apply pressure, I can feel something that resembles a tube; is that what it is? Or could it just be a blood vessel? Sometimes, when I palpate my armpit, it feels slightly painful,...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Ah Wei: Based on your description, there usually shouldn't be anything resembling a tube. However, if there is any enlargement, increase in quantity, or symptoms, it is advisable to seek an outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Definitions and Common Concerns
Understanding Breast Lumps in Teens: When to Seek Medical Advice
Breast lump Hello, I am currently 15 years old and I would like to ask if it is normal to have hard lumps in both breasts? It seems that they have been there for a long time, and there is a bit of soreness when I press on the areas just inward from both nipples, which are in the ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Xiao Xiong: Most are fibroepithelial tumors, which typically enlarge before menstruation and decrease in size after menstruation. If there is an increase in size, a clinic examination is necessary.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps in Teens: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Left Breast Lumps: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Left chest mass? In the past two days, I have been experiencing unexplained swelling and pain in my left chest. Upon palpation, there is only a sensation of pain. When I pinch it, I can feel a hard lump that seems to move. Should I be concerned that it might be a tumor?
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Xiao C: Pay attention to menstrual issues. Before or during menstruation, it is common to feel painful lumps, which usually decrease in size or disappear after menstruation ends. However, if they persist or do not decrease in size, a clinic examination may be necessary.[Read More] Understanding Left Breast Lumps: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes and Concerns for Teens
A lump that increases in size with breast enlargement? I am currently a senior in high school and would like to ask about a hard lump in my breast that I have had since childhood. The lump has grown larger as my breast has developed, and now it feels like my entire breast is comp...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: Most cases are caused by fibrocystic breast changes, and sometimes it may be a fibroadenoma. If you are concerned, you can have an outpatient examination. Pay attention to whether you notice any increase in the size of the lump or any symptoms. If so, please seek an outpat...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes and Concerns for Teens