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Nipple rash
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Nipple rash
by Mitch4, Sep 02, 2003 12:00AM
I have had a small rash with discharge under my right nipple for about 4 weeks, it dries up then starts again and is itchy at times but not painful. When it first came about it was swollen and tender much like a cellulitis but now it does look like eczema. Has anyone had a similar occurence and could it be hormone related or precancerous. I had been breastfeeding two months prior to this without problems.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Sep 03, 2003 12:00AM
Dear mitch4, This sounds like a skin irritation. However, as it is a recurring problem over the past month, discussing this with your health care professional for advise as to whether further checking is in order.
There is a very rare form of breast cancer called Paget's disease the symptoms usually associated with this are; itching, redness, and spontaneous (not forced) nipple discharge. For Paget’s disease to be diagnosed requires a sample of the tissue to be examined under the microscope.
There is a very rare form of breast cancer called Paget's disease the symptoms usually associated with this are; itching, redness, and spontaneous (not forced) nipple discharge. For Paget’s disease to be diagnosed requires a sample of the tissue to be examined under the microscope.
You MUST get this checked out immediately. My gynocologist blew me off, but my intuition sent me to another doctor immediately. There are many, many well meaning doctors who diagnose this as Mastitis or skin disorder.
Please, Please tell your doctor that you want to be tested for inflammatory breast cancer.
There is a web sight that is rather alarming but I would like for you to visit it. My symptoms were slightly red, swollen breast and my breast had peau de orange (these are pits in the breast). Like I said my doc said NO BIG DEAL. Turned out I had stage 3 cancer.
www.ibcsupport.org is alarming but does give info. The pictures of breast are of extreme cases, please note your breast does not have to look this bad to be IBC.
Please reply if you have more questions. Remember, this is MOST LIKELY NOTHING, but you can't afford to wait.