About 2 months ago my right areola started to get really itchy. The skin was also dry and it cracked and would also sometimes bleed a teeny bit into my bra. A few weeks later, my left areola started to get a dry patch of skin as well, but as far as I know, has never bled.
It's 2 months later now and they're not so itchy anymore, but the skin is just as dry and cracked. I put lotion on them every day. I think my right areola may be inflamed, because it seems a little puffier than normal, especially on the area that bleeds.
Does anyone know what this is or how to get rid or it?? I can GUARANTEE I'm not pregnant. I don't think I have cancer either (but I guess no one's 100% certain anyway).
2007-06-08 22:12:25 · 4 answers · asked by angelsntheskies 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well... what does it mean if I got it on the other breast too?? It's on both, although the right one has it worse. That's probably the ONLY reason why I don't think it's cancer. Could it still be? And what the heck is it if it's not??
2007-06-08 22:36:15 · update #1
It could b intraductal papilloma or simply some infection. visit 2 a doc is necessary.
2007-06-09 00:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by aWellWisher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh that happened to me once! seems the same as what ur describing. i think mine was due to an allergy; i had skin problems as a kid and as a teen also. my problem actually went away on its own. if ur having too much discomfort i suggest showing it to a doctor.
if now skin is just dry and cracked, try using oil after showering; best is olive oil. just rub oil on ur skin wherever its dry.. this should help a little but if it does not go away, just ask a doc/dermatologist
2007-06-09 05:19:32 · answer #2 · answered by evil_grrrl666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that there could be an infection going on but the only way to know for sure is to see the dr to have them evaluate the situation to see what they think is going on.
2007-06-09 05:19:21 · answer #3 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know when I was breastfeeding my daughters they got like that for me as well, my dr. suggested seeping a couple black tea bags in warm water then applying them to the nipple this did seem to help tons. Good luck
2007-06-09 05:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by FoxBelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋