Nipple Rash, Redness, Discharge, Pain or Itch
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About the symptom
It shows up as a red, scaly rash on the skin of the nipple and the darker skin area around the nipple (areola). The affected skin is often tender and inflamed, and it can be itchy or cause a burning feeling.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Recent weight loss
Possible causes
- Hyperprolactinemia
Excessively high prolactin (hormone that releases milk) levels in the blood. Causes include medications and brain tumors.
- Gynecomastia
A condition in which abnormal hormone levels cause males to develop female characteristics, such as breast enlargement. Common causes include medications and brain tumors.
- Breast cancer
Breast cancer. Risk factors include estrogen, genetics, alcohol, and obesity. Protective factors include pregnancy, especially at a younger age.
- Shingles
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have redness, scabs or secretions over or from the nipples?
Do you have itchy skin?
Is there pain when pressing on the breast?
Do you have any pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin?
Is there blood mixed with the breast milk? (If you are not breastfeeding, please skip this question)
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Reviewed By:
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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