What does itchy nipple and areola mean?
Asked by:Charmaine
Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 05:27 PM
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Beebe
Apr 09, 2026
Some patients may not find clear lumps in their breasts, but only itching and rash on the nipple and areola, which looks like eczema Similarly, in fact, this may also be caused by a special kind of cancer, namely Paget's disease, which is nipple eczema. breast cancer . So, don't overlook the small changes.
Of course, eczema-like changes in the nipple and areola are not necessarily cancer, and some of them are simple eczema. So, what kind of situations should cause special vigilance? Generally speaking, if eczema-like changes occur on the nipple and areola of one side and persist for a long time, eczema-like cancer is more likely. Its main manifestations are initial itching or mild burning of the nipple, followed by nipple and areola swelling. skin Redness, mild erosion, often yellow-brown or gray scaly scabs attached to the surface. The skin in the lesion area is rough, thickened and hard, with clear boundaries from the surrounding area. In the future, the affected nipple may be sunken or eroded, or a hard mass may be palpable in the breast.
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