Janice S. asked
I am 33 weeks pregnant and have noticed some very small scaly bumps just outside of my areola. They are flesh colored with a tinge of yellow and bleed when I scratch them. I have one or two ON my areola but I am more concerned about the few on the skin around my areola. I am HSV-1 positive and to my recollection have never had a cold sore on my breast but I am concerned of it when it comes time to breastfeed my baby. When did the bumps start? How has your pregnancy been so far? What are all the medications you use? How frequently per week do you exercise? Anything else in your medical history you think the Doctor should know?
February 15th, 2023
Scott D. answered
The small bumps you are experiencing may be due to folliculitis, which can occur from friction cause...
February 15th, 2023
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