spreading of areola

[PJ216]

I had breast implants in April of last year, the nurse told me to put band aids over my nipples if the became to sensitive, which I did, when i took them off, it seemed that the band aid took a few layers of the skin around my areola on one breast, I didn't pay much attention to it. It seems that my areola on that one breast is spreading, and its been the same for about 10 months until now its getting a little bit bigger and started to flake, like its dry skin. I tried using several creams, but nothing working. the more research I do no line makes me confused, should I be worried this could be breast cancer? which doctor whould I make an appointment for? YUG- confused...

[FJW]

Hello,
  I am curious as to how you are doing.  I too have implants, and have been experiencing the same symptoms as you with my nipple area.  I saw a surgeon who did a small wedge biopsy to check for Paget's disease.  It came back as a type of dermatitis, but he took an area that wasn't really affected.  I am still concerned that it is more than just "skin stuff"  as he put it.  Wondering, if you have found out if there is any connection to the actual implant?  Thanks, and hope you are doing better.
FJW

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear PJ216:  Skin on the breast is like skin anywhere on the body and is subject to a variety of abnormalities.  Without examination, it is impossible for us to speculate on what this might be.  Since it has been there a while, it should be evaluated by your doctor or a dermatologist.  Either could make recommendations about next steps.