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The term breast eczema refers to benign dermatitis seen in the skin of the breast. It can affect the nipples, areolae, and surrounding areas.
Breast eczema | |
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Other names | Nipple eczema, nipple dermatitis, breast dermatitis |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Eczema of the nipples is the moist type, with oozing and crusting. Painful fissuring is frequently seen, especially in nursing mothers.[1]: 78 It will often occur in pregnancy, even without breastfeeding.
Persistent eczema of the nipple, especially in the middle-aged and elderly, should be discussed with a doctor, as a rare type of breast cancer called Paget's disease can cause similar symptoms.[2]
As with other types of eczema, treatment of breast eczema is generally focused on alleviating the symptoms.
A doctor may prescribe topical steroids – specifically glucocorticoids such as mometasone or methylprednisolone aceponate – to be applied to the affected area.[3]
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