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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Breast Rash Whtie bumps
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Breast Rash Whtie bumps
by korusgirl, Sep 26, 2002 12:00AM
Dr, Hi. I think I have read all the mail on follicular problems but did not see folliculitis described as small white bumps. I don't know how else to explain them Mine are on the breasts in an area where there are no hairs!
This all started about 3 months ago. Initially rash developed underside, midline on both breasts but not on chest wall where I thought it would be from perspiration. I have rather large breasts. Right breast had a pink large spot(1/2" round), left had one about half that size and the rest were a few quite small pink looking spots on each breast but the skin overall has small white bumps covering it. I don't know how else to explain it. I have never had much itching, just tickly with some stabbing type pain occasionally. Some of the pink bumps get a white spot in but none has ever erupted. The first large spot on the right breast had three or four, what appeared to be heads of sort, but none burst. Most of the original pink spots are still visible and I don't think any have disappeared but I realize the skin on the breast area is very delicate and it might take time. This is not an overall rash of pink spots, just here and there and willy nilly over a carpet of white bumps.
Condition currently has spread up to nipples recently (not on nipples yet) and outward but not toward midline. And my breasts are very pink with pink veins sort of poping out all over. Inflammation? About ten days ago, I noticed my left breast, which was always the smaller, is getting bigger. Swollen, I guess. I am very worried about this! Its now much bigger than my right breast! I called my GP and he ordered a mamo, although I had a normal mamo in March of this year. Not much tickling anymore and no stabbing pains at all.
My GP initially said it is folliculitis and I've been on bactroban, and topical fungal meds plus amoxicillin,difulcan, doxicycline and right now I am on doxicillin with topical erythromyacin. Nothing has helped, new ones pop up all the time
and my skin is covered underneath side with tny white bumps.
What do I have, Dr.? I am worried it is cancer. Could it be. Because it is my breasts, I guess, and we woman are paranoid about them. There is no nipple discharge, but my left breast is really getting large in the past ten days. I don't know what else to say. Hope I didn't leave anything important out. Thank you so much for your help. Joyce
This all started about 3 months ago. Initially rash developed underside, midline on both breasts but not on chest wall where I thought it would be from perspiration. I have rather large breasts. Right breast had a pink large spot(1/2" round), left had one about half that size and the rest were a few quite small pink looking spots on each breast but the skin overall has small white bumps covering it. I don't know how else to explain it. I have never had much itching, just tickly with some stabbing type pain occasionally. Some of the pink bumps get a white spot in but none has ever erupted. The first large spot on the right breast had three or four, what appeared to be heads of sort, but none burst. Most of the original pink spots are still visible and I don't think any have disappeared but I realize the skin on the breast area is very delicate and it might take time. This is not an overall rash of pink spots, just here and there and willy nilly over a carpet of white bumps.
Condition currently has spread up to nipples recently (not on nipples yet) and outward but not toward midline. And my breasts are very pink with pink veins sort of poping out all over. Inflammation? About ten days ago, I noticed my left breast, which was always the smaller, is getting bigger. Swollen, I guess. I am very worried about this! Its now much bigger than my right breast! I called my GP and he ordered a mamo, although I had a normal mamo in March of this year. Not much tickling anymore and no stabbing pains at all.
My GP initially said it is folliculitis and I've been on bactroban, and topical fungal meds plus amoxicillin,difulcan, doxicycline and right now I am on doxicillin with topical erythromyacin. Nothing has helped, new ones pop up all the time
and my skin is covered underneath side with tny white bumps.
What do I have, Dr.? I am worried it is cancer. Could it be. Because it is my breasts, I guess, and we woman are paranoid about them. There is no nipple discharge, but my left breast is really getting large in the past ten days. I don't know what else to say. Hope I didn't leave anything important out. Thank you so much for your help. Joyce
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 27, 2002 12:00AM
, Sep 27, 2002 12:00AM
I honestly don't think you have anything to worry about, Joyce. Little white bumps are usually small cysts. I see them often on the trunk of men and women, especially if they once had acne. I realize that you are saying they all just came, but perhaps they were there for a while and you overlooked them . . .
In any case, little white bumps are not a sign of cancer. I don't think all the medications you're taking are likely to make a difference.
My advice is to see a dermatologist. I'm quite sure that a single visit will set the matter straight and your mind at ease.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
In any case, little white bumps are not a sign of cancer. I don't think all the medications you're taking are likely to make a difference.
My advice is to see a dermatologist. I'm quite sure that a single visit will set the matter straight and your mind at ease.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Dr. Rockoff