Areola atrophy, pay attention to breast lesions

The areola is a structure that all human breasts have. A normal person's areola is symmetrical in size and pink in color. The condition of a woman's areola can reflect the health of her breasts, but some women find that their areolas are atrophic. Experts say that atrophy of the areola may indicate breast cancer.

1. After the nipple and areola atrophy, there is severe itching around the nipples and areola. During breast examination, hyperplastic lesions or cystic hyperplastic lesions may be found in both or one breast. Nipple and areola atrophy

The increase in endogenous estrogen levels and the occurrence of breast lesions as a target organ are consistent with the pathogenesis of the disease.

2. The nipple and areola simply atrophy and become dark brown or black brown. Even small nodules may be found around the areola glands, forming protrusions. At this time, there is no lesion when examining the breasts.

We should consider whether the patient has more serious liver disease. This is because liver disease causes liver function to decline, and estrogen cannot be normally broken down in the liver, causing nipple and areola to atrophy, which is the same as severe liver disease in men.

The "spider nevus" and "cinnabar palm" that appear on the patients are exactly the same.

3. If a woman's ovaries suffer from certain benign tumors, the amount of estrogen secreted by the ovaries will increase, which can cause nipple and areola atrophy, and many small nodules may appear around the areola glands. Such patients should see a doctor as soon as possible

In gynecology, find out the cause and treat it in time.

In view of this, when examining the breasts, be sure to pay attention to changes in the color of the nipples and areolas. It is necessary to clarify whether the changes in the color of the nipples and areola are physiological or pathological, and make a clear diagnosis and active treatment based on the characteristics of the changes.

Therefore, women should frequently check whether there are changes in the shape of their breasts. You can stand in front of the mirror, put your hands on your hips and slowly rotate your body to the right and left to check whether your nipples and breasts are sunken, red, swollen, or have skin damage. Then support your hips with both palms and press down hard while rotating your body. This will make the outline of the breasts appear clear. If any abnormal changes are found, you need to compare it with the other side to check whether the breasts are symmetrical. If there is an asymmetry, you should go to the hospital for consultation immediately.