Nipple Aczema

[Jannoona]

Can papilloma be left untreated. Can it develop future risk of cancer.
Does papilloma has the features of aczema. Can I know what is it exactly and what are the features.

[Rowena Santos, MD]

Hi Jannoona,

How areyou? If your nipples are itchy, scaly and cracked, you probably have eczema. A steroid cream from your doctor will deal with it. Your doctor will check that it is not scabies, which can cause a similar appearance. Very rarely, eczema of a nipple can signal a cancerous growth beneath. This is uncommon, but it is why you should see your doctor if you have eczema on only one nipple. It occurs mainly in middle-aged or elderly women. It is not usually itchy, but there may be a pricking or burning feeling. You can learn more about this through this link:  ‘http://www.embarrassingproblems.co.uk/nipples.htm

An intraductal papilloma, on the other hand,  is a small, wart-like growth that projects into the breast ducts near the nipple. This causes a bloody or sticky discharge. In addition, any slight bump or bruise near the nipple can cause the papilloma to bleed. If the discharge becomes bothersome, the duct can be surgically removed, often without changing the appearance of the breast. Multiple intraductal papillomas - which often occur in both breasts - are more common in younger women. Any papilloma associated with a lump is surgically removed.

I hope this helps. Take care and regards

[looney101]

i have discharge from right nipple it is white ,yellow green and bloody.my nipple and whole breast hurts and i have to squeeze to make the pressure/pain go away and that's when the gunk comes out.I've had mammogram and sonogram now they are checking for prolactin levels.Is there anything else that this could be?