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Embarrassing issue/is it even a real ? Help!

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user1488397844 · 13/12/2017 22:15

So around 9weeks ago I realised I had dry scaly skin & redness on my right nipple. I initially thought some form of dermatitis/eczema and have applied emollient religiously since then. However it's not budged at all. It started on the nipple and has spread a little to the aereola (sorry tmi) but not gotten any worse as such, just dry/peeling/Sometimes cracked & occasionally itchy. I know I need to see a gp however appointments are like gold dust round here & im not sure whether it's an issue. Anyone had this? So strange as it's only on one nipple and I'm otherwise well. Any advice/information very much appreciated. Thank you!

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user1488397844 · 13/12/2017 22:16

is it even an issue title should say sorry!

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 13/12/2017 22:19

I don't want to alarm you, but emergency appointment with GP.

Lisette40 · 13/12/2017 22:19

You need to get this checked OP. Scaly skin around the nipple can possibly be a more serious issue. It might be nothing but it needs to be checked.

Lisette40 · 13/12/2017 22:23

are you okay OP?

Bluntness100 · 13/12/2017 22:25

You need to make an emergency appt with your doctor sweetie. It’s not embarrassing, just give them a call in the morning and get one.

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user1488397844 · 13/12/2017 22:26

Thank you for your replies, I know deep down I should see the GP and will ask for an appointment tomorrow, it seems a bit dramatic for some dry skin but I'm sure if its nothing they will be happy to reassure me.

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Lisette40 · 13/12/2017 22:28

You're taking good care of you and you're doing the right thing. I went to my gp with a breast issue (a tiny lump) and she sent me to the Breast clinic just to be absolutely certain all was okay.

Haggisfish · 13/12/2017 22:29

Absolutely needs gp ASAP and don’t be fobbed off/allow yourself to be fobbed off by receptionist. Don’t describe it as just dry skin. It is an breast oddity that needs checking quickly.

nothingtodotoday · 13/12/2017 22:30

I had this and went to GP who gave me cream to use and asked me to come back if it didn't clear in a week. He checked for lumps too. It cleared totally and was fine.

Bluntness100 · 13/12/2017 22:33

Please get an emergency appt op

It could be totally fine. It can also be a sign of something more serious, I don’t want to worry you, so won’t go further than that, but I do want you to take it seriously and see your gp ASAP.

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