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What Causes Dry And Patchy Skin Near The Nipples?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017
Question: Hello. I asked about this issue before and thought it was resolved. But apparently it hasn't and I've scheduled to see a dermatologist next week. I am attaching a photo of my right nipple which shows some darker dry area on he right half of the nipple. I have tried various creams but it doesn't seem to completely resolve it. There is no pain or other unusual problem, merely the discoloration and dry whitish-grayish area. I look forward to your comments. Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Could be eczema, Paget's disease or bowen's disease

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph though it is not very clear.
According to your complaints it could be nipple eczema, pagets disease or bowens disease.
For either of the complaints you need to consult a dermatologist and go for clinical examination and if required biopsy of the affected area.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 minutes later)
Thank you. Is it possible that it's wart virus?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Doesn't look like a wart

Detailed Answer:
Its not looking like a wart which is a viral infection.
All the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (34 minutes later)
I will see the doctor on Wednesday. But is this something that I should be very concerned about? Although I first noticed it a couple of months ago perhaps it had been there for a long time.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Clinical examination required to confirm the diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Most probably it seems to be eczematous rash but to be sure clinical examination is must.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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What Causes Dry And Patchy Skin Near The Nipples?

Brief Answer: Could be eczema, Paget's disease or bowen's disease Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic I have reviewed the attached photograph though it is not very clear. According to your complaints it could be nipple eczema, pagets disease or bowens disease. For either of the complaints you need to consult a dermatologist and go for clinical examination and if required biopsy of the affected area. Regards Dr Asmeet