I am a 45 year old male 5 8 and 180 lbs. my nipples are frequently erect and I recently noticed part of my right aereola is raised and discolored. I have no nipple discharge. Over the past few months I stopped wearing tshirts under my dress shirts. Could this cause the condition?
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello dear,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
There are two possible reason for discolouration of the areola. First is infection and second is malignancy.
As per your age and habitus it is more likely to be malignancy. The possibility becomes more strong if you have family history of it.
Further confirmation can be done after the biopsy. Biopsy will tell us regarding cause and if its malignancy type of malignancy.
You can wear cotton undergarments as it is more healthy than artificial clothes.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM
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Why Are My Nipples Always Erect?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. There are two possible reason for discolouration of the areola. First is infection and second is malignancy. As per your age and habitus it is more likely to be malignancy. The possibility becomes more strong if you have family history of it. Further confirmation can be done after the biopsy. Biopsy will tell us regarding cause and if its malignancy type of malignancy. You can wear cotton undergarments as it is more healthy than artificial clothes. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM