pimple like area on areola

[grace77]

I am 42 and have developed a red, tender pimple like area on my areola of my right breast in the 9 o'clock position.Is this something I should be worried about? I recently had a cyst in my left breast with a persistent area of shadowing that was biopsied. It was benign. But this is different. My mammogram in Jan 2007 showed dense breasts.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You should keep the area clean, wear lose clothes and see if the pimple
goes 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 pimple does 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.

Goodluck.