There is a hard lump in the nipple

The symptom of a hard lump inside the nipple is mainly caused by symptoms of fibroids, and may also be caused by symptoms such as breast nodules. It is recommended that female friends should understand the cause of the disease clearly. The symptom of hard lumps in the nipples is relatively serious, because during pregnancy the lumps will grow larger, seriously affecting the secretion of milk, and may cause breast hyperplasia, affecting physical safety.

What is the cause of the white granular stuff on the nipple?

Regarding the statement that whether small bumps on the areola are harmful to 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.

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.

Some patients have a misunderstanding about breast diseases. They think that if they have a "small lump" on their breast, it will not hurt or itch, so they don't need to care about it. They think they are sick only if 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. Therefore, once you find bumps on your areola, you should pay attention to it and treat it early.

Experts point out that it may be caused by the following situations:

1. Breast disease

If menstruation also occurs with breast swelling or lumps, this is most likely caused by mastitis or breast hyperplasia? At the same time, the small particles will also change with the menstrual cycle.

2. Breast lymphatic blockage

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the breast is also a lymphatic circulatory system. Daily breast metabolites will be discharged from the armpit along with the lymph. For some patients with accessory breasts under the arms, the accessory breasts block the excretion of waste along with the mammary glands and squeeze them into the areola. In this case, women need proper exercise to help blood circulation, which can gradually alleviate the symptoms.

3. Overstimulation

When the nipple and areola are stimulated by external factors, the nipple will erect, and small particles will appear on the areola. The solution is to reduce the stimulation and then rub it with soothing lotion.

This condition is likely to occur when the nipples and areola are rubbed against rough fabrics for a long time. It is recommended to wear cotton underwear.

5. Your skin is too dry

In autumn or in air-conditioned rooms in winter and summer, the air is dry, and the areola skin needs proper humidity just like our facial skin. You can use powder cream for daily care, which can not only moisturize the nipples and areola but also make them pink.

Sometimes it is also a basic sign of some gynecological diseases:

1. Small bumps on the areola may be neurofibromas: they are often part of systemic fibromatosis, with groups of soft or light brown-pigmented pendulous tumors growing from the nipple and areola area, causing no discomfort. The body surface is often covered with scattered tumor-like masses and pigmented spots. Surgical removal is usually not required. If the tumor is large, ulcerated, or unsightly, it can be removed individually.

2. Small bumps on the areola may be breast lipoma: it is the most common benign tumor on the body surface. It can occur in any structure with adipose tissue, but is most common on the body surface and in the breast. It mostly occurs in obese female patients, and the age of onset is mostly between 30 and 50 years old. The main manifestations are single, round or lobed soft masses with clear boundaries, slow growth, and very few malignant changes. Treatment is mainly surgical resection. However, the surgery should be thorough; if there is any residue, it will inevitably cause recurrence. The resected tissue should be sent for pathological examination to avoid missed diagnosis due to the combination of other tumors.

3. Small bumps on the areola may be soft fibroma: also known as skin tags, fibroepithelial papilloma or fibrolipoma. It often occurs in the nipple area. The surface of the tumor is basically consistent with the surrounding skin. It is connected to the skin by a pedicle and has a soft texture. If the skin tag is large and unsightly, it should be removed from the pedicle, including some normal tissue.

Kind tips

When you find a pimple on the areola, you must go to a regular hospital for a comprehensive examination. Only in this way can you be safe and assured. Otherwise there will be unexpected consequences. Experts remind that small pimples on the areola must be given enough attention. Don't be careless and take breast issues seriously.