Is it normal to have small granules on the areola without pain or itching?

Many people's areola often has some small particles protruding. The areola is a very important part. The small particles may protrude due to wind or feeling cold. This is a normal physiological reaction of the nerves. However, if the small particles are very large and accompanied by pain, swelling and local lumps, it should be considered that it is caused by a tumor. Don't worry about the symptoms that are painless or itchy. This is a physiological reaction.

There are small bumps on the areola during lactation

The areola is one of the most important organs for women. Generally, women will have small bumps on their areola after giving birth. This phenomenon can be very annoying for pregnant mothers. So, what does it mean if there are small bumps on the areola during lactation? Next, I will introduce this aspect in detail, hoping it will be helpful to everyone.

The areola is the ring-shaped area of ​​darker pigmentation around the nipple. The diameter of the areola is about 3 to 4 cm, and its color varies. It is rose red during puberty, and the pigmentation deepens to dark brown during pregnancy and lactation. It always gets darker after pregnancy and never fades. However, the color of the areola varies from person to person, and one cannot simply judge a woman's sexual experience or whether she has given birth based on the color of her areola.

It is normal to have small bumps on the areola, but 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.

The above is some content that the editor introduced to you about what happens when there are small bumps on the areola during lactation. I hope it will be helpful to you. Objectively speaking, this phenomenon is quite normal, and pregnant mothers should learn to relax themselves. If you want to understand the symptoms, you can consult a gynecologist in your spare time.