You are here:

Breast Cancer/Dry, ichy right areola

Advertisement

Expert: - 1/24/2010


Question
Hi, so it's been about 3 years since this occurred. It all started when I visited the east coast during the winter and when I returned, my right areola breast were flaking and peeling. Since then, the flaking has stopped but there are these dry spots and it tends to itch intensely. I've went to see my doctor twice [two different ones] and they all told me it's nothing to worry about and to put some lotion on it and it'll go away. However, it hasn't gone away at all...should I be concerned? What can it be? I keep thinking maybe it's because my skin is dry or the weather is causing it to be dry?

Answer
Maybe, but let a skin doctor (dermatologist) check it to be on the safe side. If the skin doctor after examination tells you it is not dangerous you probably do not need to worry. Good luck!


You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128     There is no restriction to the number of questions there.

Breast Cancer

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.

Expertise

I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.

Experience

I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps.You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.

I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Brain Tumors, Colon Cancer

Education/Credentials
I'm a medical doctor and specialist in medical oncology and radiation therapy.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.