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What Is This Hard Thing On My Areola Which Is Painful ?

hello Im 23 years old female. Two days ago while on shower I noticed a hard something on my areola its really painful it is small like my nipple and I could feel it and last week I just had my period. And now I develop canker sore in my inner cheek and my lymph nodes under my chin inflamed. But I m curious about this hard something on my areola its really painful when I touch it..What is this?
Sat, 21 Jan 2012
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
it may be due to hormonal changes
or it may be fibroadenoma or other cystic lesion.
u need to consult gynecologist ,as it must not be ignore.
do not press or touch it as if it is infection there is chance of spreading .
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General & Family Physician Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for query,
You might have forming abscess on areola.
Take antibiotic and anti inflammatory medicine and you will be alright.
This medicine also will work for your problem in the cheek and lymph nodes.
ok and bye.
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What Is This Hard Thing On My Areola Which Is Painful ?

hi it may be due to hormonal changes or it may be fibroadenoma or other cystic lesion. u need to consult gynecologist ,as it must not be ignore. do not press or touch it as if it is infection there is chance of spreading .