breast cancer

[lisalim]

hi, i'm 24 and have a 3 month old baby.about4months into my pregnancy i started to get a few spots of i think it was eczema on my legs and arms.but my left breast started itching as well i have an inflamed erea just above my nipple but it's like that spot isn't itchy it's around my breast.it's inside that feels ithcy or when i squeeze my nipple it stops.my doctor gave me some advantan cream which stops the itch for a few days but comes back again. the cream does the same to the aczema on the rest of my body.I.m really worried bout my breast...what should i do?wud it jus be eczema?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Glad the post was of some help to you. An OBG is a obstetrician and gynecologist - a specialist in women's diseases and child birth etc. I hope you understand now.

You should carry out regular breast self examinations and report any abnormal features that you may notice to your doctor - like a breast lump, nipple discharge or skin changes.

You would need periodic evaluations by your doctor only after 40 years of age , or if you notice anything abnormal.

Let us know if you have any other doubts and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.

[lisalim]

Thank you for your help.
Sorry I am new to this, so what is an OBG?
Thank you for your advice and i will keep you up dated
One more question befor i go,I'm 25 hav not yet had my breasts checked should have i by now and how often?
Thankyou

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You should not panic so much. this could simply be eczema or some skin changes due to hormonal changes in pregnancy.

You should consult your OBG for a detailed clinical examination and also ask her if a dermatologist consultation is required and if you need to apply or take any medications.

Keep the area clean, wear lose clothes and apply calamine lotion at the site till then.

Let us know about what your doctor tells you and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.