Nipple and areola acne

Acne on the nipple and areola is a condition that many women will experience. Many people are also worried about this situation and believe that it is caused by breast disease. In fact, after such symptoms appear, you don’t need to worry too much, because most of the acne on the breast areola are Montgomery glands. Montgomery gland is a relatively normal physiological phenomenon, and you can improve this problem by adjusting your diet and lifestyle.

1. What are the small bumps on the areola?

Many female friends think that the areola should be smooth. When they suddenly find small bumps on the areola, they will become nervous and don’t know what is going on. In fact, when women are pregnant, some small particles will appear on their areola, the scientific name is Montgomery glands. Montgomery glands are not exclusive to pregnant women, but can occur in adult women. It is a skin characteristic, not a skin disease.

Small bumps on the areola may be caused by normal oil secretion because the skin of the areola has hair and glands. The glands include sweat glands, sebaceous glands and mammary glands. Its sebaceous glands, also known as areola glands, are some obvious small protrusions on the areola. They are large and superficial and are used to secrete oil and protect the delicate nipples and areola. The secretions have the function of protecting the skin and lubricating the nipples and the baby's lips, so it is understandable that the Creator has his reasons for creating this thing for women.

2. Are there any dangers of small pimples on the areola?

1. Regarding the statement that small bumps on the areola will harm the body, generally speaking, due to the influence of hormone levels in the body, breast enlargement is a normal phenomenon. The small bumps on the areola are nodular protrusions formed by hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands around the areola, which is a normal phenomenon. It is normal for women to have small bumps around their areola that usually bulge out after being stimulated. It is recommended to choose comfortable underwear.

2. Another saying is that experts believe that small bumps on the breasts are actually a manifestation of breast hyperplasia. Breast hyperplasia is the most common breast disease in women. According to surveys, about 70% to 80% of women have breast hyperplasia to varying degrees, which is more common in women aged 25 to 45.

3. Some patients have a misunderstanding about breast diseases. They think that they have a "small lump" on their breast, which does not hurt or itch, so they don't need to care about it. They think they are sick only when they feel pain. In fact, this is wrong. This is actually due to inflammatory reactions such as heat and pain, which may cause the lump to become purulent and ulcerated. After anti-inflammatory treatment and local drainage, the inflammation will subside and the lump may disappear.

3. What to do if there are small bumps on the areola

If female friends find small bumps on the areola and experience pain and itching, it is recommended that they go to a regular hospital specialist for a systematic examination in time, do a chest X-ray and other detailed examinations, judge the condition based on the examination results, and then take medication under the guidance of a doctor. Do not take any medication without a confirmed diagnosis. Get more rest and avoid fatigue. Drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables. Be careful not to wear tight or ill-fitting underwear.