Possible Paget's Disease of the Nipple

[darla0505]

I'm 37. I noticed just this week some small pimple-like lumps in both my right and left areolas. The right areola has 3 diagonal pimple-like lumps going all the way to the nipple. The left areola has these small pimple lumps as well, around 5 or more... I don't see any rash, my nipples don't itch and they certainly don't flake.

I frequently self-exam my breast for any lumps but I don't notice/feel any. My breasts get a little pain or burning sensation during my period only. But I think that is only normal.

My question now is, do these small pimple-like lumps pose any threat?like symptoms for paget's disease of the nipples?Is this even possible since the disease occurs commonly on women 40yrs up?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You should keep the area clean, wear lose clothes and see if the pimples go away in a few days.

Pimples on the breast can occur, just like on skin anywhere else.

You should do a breast self exam and report any abnormal features that you might notice - a breast lump, skin changes or nipple discharge etc.

If the pimples do not resolve in a few days consult your physician for a clinical evaluation.

Let us know if you have any other doubts and keep us posted on how you are doing and what does your physician advise.

The chances that this is paget's disease are very less, but a clinical examination by your doctor will help you confirm this.

Goodluck.