Should I Consult A Doctor As I Am Having Burning In My Left Nipple Which Is Turning Brown In Color?
Hello I have sort of a weird question. I took a shower earlier today (very very hot) and ever since my left nipple has been burning uncontrollably and it looks like (tip?) is turning brownish and it looks cracked with a small red spot above it, it hurts very bad and I want to know if i should get this checked out, could it be infected?
Tue, 31 Dec 2013
General & Family Physician, Dr. Ramprabhu's Response
Thanks for query.crack in nipple may be due to hot bath and you need not worry much about it .the question stands is are you lactating?if not you can you nipcare ointment and it gets healed soon.keep the area dry after bath .it helps to heal better.regards
Hello and welcome to HCM, The presence of discoloration of the nipple along with burning pain, red spot, cracked skin is suggestive of infection of the skin of the nipple. IS there history of lactation? Infections are common during lactation period. Is there associated pus or blood discharge from the nipple? A history of lactation and pus discharge indicates infection. However, there are other skin condition which can present in similar way e.g. eczema. You need to consult your surgeon for clinical examination and relevant investigations to confirm the diagnosis and hence plan further management.
Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Should I Consult A Doctor As I Am Having Burning In My Left Nipple Which Is Turning Brown In Color?
Thanks for query.crack in nipple may be due to hot bath and you need not worry much about it .the question stands is are you lactating?if not you can you nipcare ointment and it gets healed soon.keep the area dry after bath .it helps to heal better.regards