About two years ago, under my partner's right arm was tender (she is 33 years old and a smoker). About a month later she found a mass under her right nipple, then she began showing signs of infection, redness, warmth by the nipple, low grade temps. Dx with non breast feeding mastits and did several rounds of Keflex. The infection continued to occur so they surgically removed the lump about 1 1/2 years ago, which was benign. Since then, the infection continues and she has been on several more rounds of Keflex. Also, since surgery one of her montgomery gland, and sometimes her nipple, produce yellow to green pus, blood, and is extremely painful. Once it "bursts" it is not as painful but it occurs almost weekly at this point and she has now found another lump under her right breast this time.
We know she needs to have it checked again but her insurance doesn't start for a couple months but I'm wondering if this does sound like Zuska's diseases s/s and how it's treated? Until then she is quitting smoking, we will be trying some home remedies such as cabbage leafs and figs to the areas, massage, adding vitamins D and C, and are there any other things that may help reduce her symptoms for the next couple months? Thank you for your help!