nipple eczema and treatment!!!!!(girls only)?
I have been having this nipple eczema, where I get clear liquid discharge, around my nipple area.
I would put some vasline and cortizone to reduce this issue.
I am not pregnant nor is breast feeding. I’m 18 years old and I don’t think it would rare for me to have
a breast cancer. I would like to go and see a doctor but my insurance doesn’t begin until January
1st, 2010. also if you guys recommend me to see a doctor, who should talk to?
physician? dermatologist? and also what should do to treat this? please help me!!!
it’s really uncomfortable and I’m very concerned. Thanks!!
You didn’t say whether it was one or both nipples. If it’s both, I’d be much less worried about anything bad, such as a cancer or Paget’s. The most likely diagnosis would be eczema, but other conditions, such as erosive adenomatosis, can also do this. Despite the odds being in your favor, it’d be best to get it checked out by your dermatologist.
Look at the web site e-how and there is a topic about breast itching.
Don’t ever assume that you are to young for breast cancer. It can happen. Call your doctor or an OB/GYN soon. Don’t take unnecessary chances with your health.
You should see a doctor.
If you are very worried, give yourself a Christmas present and pay full fee for peace of mind. If you can’t swing that, and your new insurance requires a referral from a primary care physician, go ahead and make the appointment for after Jan. 1st. Tell her/his office that you are really worried and if they can’t see you within a week, you would like to be notified if there is a cancellation so you can be worked into the schedule that way.
If you don’t need a referring physician, go see your gynecologist and tell her/him your concern.
If you are afraid it’s breast cancer and can get to a cancer or women’s health specialist, then go straight there.
Regarding insurance, read up on your policy and get real familiar with it. Go on-line to its website and prowl around so you are very familiar with your benefits.
You are in my thoughts.
The best thing to do is to focus on treating the underlying cause of the eczema and minimize the flare ups by:
- bathing using warm, not hot, water and a very mid soap
- using a cream or petroleum jelly based moisturizer on wet skin after bathing or washing hands.
- moisturize throughout the day as the need arises. Avoid using lotions as they tend to dry out the skin
- pat excess water from skin after moisturizing as rubbing irritates the skin
- wear cotton clothing
- avoid the use of detergents, fabric softeners and dryer sheets with perfumes and/or dyes
There’s a really great article on this website about how one woman with severe eczema was finally able to beat it: http://tinyurl.com/yae5urb