Nipple eczema is a localized dermatitis affecting the nipple and areola. It often affects lactating mothers. They present with flaky skin on the nipple with bloody discharge. There is a development of itchy and scaly rashes on the nipple. It often occurs due to irritation of clothes, soaps or lotions, and detergents. Applying steroid ointments gives relief.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Looking at the photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity), there can be two differentials, nipple eczema or Paget's disease of the breast. Pagets is a more severe condition out of this, so I would recommend a skin biopsy as soon as possible to rule it out.
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