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Suggest Remedies For Pimples On The Areola

Posted on Wed, 16 Nov 2016

Question: i have a larg lump/ pimple on my aerola near my nipple! My gp said it was a grease gland but when i burst it fluid came out but it didnt go down im 21 year old

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (11 minutes later)

You shouldn't worry it's a grease gland.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (25 minutes later)

I have a large lump/ pimple in my aerola regionit has been there for a few years, i experience some itching in the region at times! when i pull it back it has a white/clear centre. I tried to birst it bwfore but cleae fluid came out and a scab formed but the pimple was still there after the scab went away! Im currently 21 years old.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I'm waiting for the picture to be uploaded!

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Before giving you a more accurate answer I would like to check by my self the lump/pimple.

Can you please upload a picture of the aerola region (including the pimple)?

I'm waiting for the picture to be uploaded!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (6 minutes later)

Here is the pictures

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

After reviewing your pictures It looks like hair follicle infection (folliculitis). If you were my patients I would recommend to do an echography evaluation of pectoral area and skin culture for bacteria.

If the diagnosis is confirmed you should use antibiotics (based on culture results) and if no improvements than you should discuss with a surgeon to definitely remove it.

Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Ok thank you for that, could a hair follicle infection b there for several years? so its not something i should be really worried about for example pagets of the breadt etc?e

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Yes a folliculitis may be there for years if it's not treated properly. This is why you shouldn't worry. Please follow my suggestions.

Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar