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What Causes Big Pimple Near Areola During Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015

Question: I'm 16 weeks pregnant, and I have a pimple close to my Aerola for about 5 weeks, it was big and red at first but after 2 weeks it shrinked, but it is still there and hasn't changed for a while, it looks like there is something in it and it is so soft, when I touch it or when it is cold it gets a little bit bigger, but it seems it doesnt want to go, is it something that I should worry about?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely a XXXXXXX tubercle.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
The breasts undergo many changes during pregnancy, and these are part and parcel of the normal spectrum of pregnancy changes.
I think what you are having are called - XXXXXXX tubercles.
These are small pimple like glands that enlarge during pregnancy, close to the areola.
Their growth is exaggerated during pregnancy, and they are quite normal.
Nothing to worry about it.
Can you send pictures of the pimple ?
These tubercles often grow bigger when you touch it, and the nipple is stimulated by cold or touch.
Please google XXXXXXX tubercle and look at the images, I am pretty sure that is what you have, and it is a benign, normal pregnancy change.
Do not worry.
Enjoy your pregnancy !
All the best
Looking forward to hearing from you.
You can reach me directly by clicking on the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)

I have uploaded some photos for you, I'm always too fussy about my health and this pimple makes me worry too much during my pregnancy, I hope it is nothing serious as you said

If you have seen my photos, I am looking forward to hearing From you soon, if not I will send the photos to you through email if you can provide me an email address,

Thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Relax, it is not serious.

Detailed Answer:
It is nothing serious.
It is indeed a XXXXXXX tubercle.
Leave it alone, and do not touch it.
It will regress after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Please do not worry about it.
You have my direct link in case you need to reach me anytime.
Wish you a happy pregnancy !

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (13 hours later)

Thanks so much Dr. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome anytime.

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
Have a great time ahead !

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar