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Inflamed And Itchy Nipple, Eczema, Large Bumps, Painful, Swelling. Taken Ibuprofen. Will It Help?
Hi Doctor Samuel,
I have an inflamed and itchy right nipple.
I am a 21 year old male, use non-bio washing detergent (therefore we can rule out that), have not been doing a huge amount of exercise (so we rule out joggers nipple), I do suffer from Exczma rather badly all over my biceps, pecs and triceps, up to my neck (therefore it may be this). Other symptoms I am experiencing include it becoming raised off the skin, large bumps (three) have appeared, very sensitive and actually is currently leaving about only 1mm of arolla around the edge of the middle swelling of the nipple where the pain is originating.
In addition to this under my right pec I have a hard lump (noticed yesterday) it was causing some pain - Ibuprofen took the swelling and pain down - currently just a lump, with a small amount of pain. Unsure if this is linked..
I have an inflamed and itchy right nipple.
I am a 21 year old male, use non-bio washing detergent (therefore we can rule out that), have not been doing a huge amount of exercise (so we rule out joggers nipple), I do suffer from Exczma rather badly all over my biceps, pecs and triceps, up to my neck (therefore it may be this). Other symptoms I am experiencing include it becoming raised off the skin, large bumps (three) have appeared, very sensitive and actually is currently leaving about only 1mm of arolla around the edge of the middle swelling of the nipple where the pain is originating.
In addition to this under my right pec I have a hard lump (noticed yesterday) it was causing some pain - Ibuprofen took the swelling and pain down - currently just a lump, with a small amount of pain. Unsure if this is linked..
Tue, 29 Oct 2013
Hello,
Thanks for posting on HCM,
Yes it is possible that eczema which you already have could be responsible for the lumps in your breast. It is obvious from your description, that you are suffering from a skin infection which resulted to inflammation of the nipples, hence the lumps/rashes and soreness. Since ibuprofen could alleviate the symptoms, only confirms my suspicion and that you are indeed suffering from an inflammatory condition.
Besides taking an NSAID such as ibuprofen, additional antibiotics could get you much more better. Applying topical steroid creams such as hydrocortisone can also get in much better shape.
Seek a dermatologist's opinion if you realize that the condition is getting worst. A doctor examining the lesion will be more helpful than seeking an online solution.
Hope this helps
Thanks for posting on HCM,
Yes it is possible that eczema which you already have could be responsible for the lumps in your breast. It is obvious from your description, that you are suffering from a skin infection which resulted to inflammation of the nipples, hence the lumps/rashes and soreness. Since ibuprofen could alleviate the symptoms, only confirms my suspicion and that you are indeed suffering from an inflammatory condition.
Besides taking an NSAID such as ibuprofen, additional antibiotics could get you much more better. Applying topical steroid creams such as hydrocortisone can also get in much better shape.
Seek a dermatologist's opinion if you realize that the condition is getting worst. A doctor examining the lesion will be more helpful than seeking an online solution.
Hope this helps
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