There are small grains of rice around the nipples

Many women will experience a situation where small grains of rice grow around their nipples. There are many reasons for this situation, it may be caused by skin allergies, it may be caused by papules, urticaria and other diseases, or it may be caused by substances such as fat particles. Faced with this situation, people should pay special attention to avoid causing more serious situations. The following is a detailed introduction to what is going on when millet grains grow around the nipples.

In this case, if there is no other discomfort, it is likely to be Montessori nodes. Montessori nodes are located in the peripheral part of the breast, formed by the bulge at the opening of the Montessori duct. They are able to secrete some glands to nourish the nipple and areola. They are affected by hormone levels, especially during pregnancy, when the influence of estrogen and progesterone will be more obvious. If it is a Montessori node, generally no treatment is required; another case is skin growths such as warts, etc. In this case, laser treatment is often required in the dermatology department.

Montessori tubercles are located on the peripheral part of the areola and are formed by the bulge at the opening of the Montessori gland duct. Under normal circumstances, it is a normal physiological structure of the human body, so the existence of Montessori tubercles does not require treatment. Montessori glands are large sebaceous glands that can secrete milk. Especially from the eighth week of pregnancy, the mammary alveoli and lobules begin to proliferate and develop, causing the breasts to gradually enlarge, and Montessori nodes will appear around the areola. When a mother reaches the end of breastfeeding or stops breastfeeding, the Montessori nodes tend to shrink, so no treatment is needed.

Nipple Care:

Cleansing: Facial cleanser is better than shower gel

There are a large number of sebaceous glands and sweat glands on the breasts. When you scrub your chest with bath products that are too strong, the chemical action will damage the keratinized cells on the surface of the skin and wash away the oil that protects the breast skin from lubrication.

It is recommended to use a gentle and non-irritating facial cleanser to scrub the chest. Be sure to rinse with clean water after washing to avoid residual substances being deposited in sensitive breast cells and causing breast blockage.

The water temperature is slightly higher than body temperature, around 40-45℃ is ideal. In seasons when bathing is more frequent, it is a good choice not to use special cleaning products and just use warm water.