Nipple Rash, Redness, Discharge, Pain or Itch
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About the symptom
It appears as a red, scaly rash on the skin of the nipple and the area of darker skin surrounding the nipple (areola). The affected skin is often sore and inflamed, and it can be itchy or cause a burning sensation.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
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Possible causes
- Hyperprolactinemia
Excessively high prolactin (hormone that releases milk) levels in the blood. Causes include medications and brain tumors.
- Gynecomastia
A condition where abnormal hormone levels cause males to develop female characteristics (enlargement of the breast). Common causes include medications and tumors in the brain.
- Breast cancer
Cancer of the breast. Risk factors include estrogen, genetics, alcohol and obesity. Protective factors include having been pregnant, especially at a younger age.
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?
Do you have skin redness?
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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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