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how to treat a popped montgomery gland
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Diane Minich answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
No: See your doctor and have them evaluate it and decide what course of treatment is indicated especially since you are pregnant. Do not self treat.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Doucette answered
39 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Antibiotics: Best treated with oral antibiotics if the area is red, painful, and swollen. As an adjunct, local heat would help. If there is any trapped pus (like ... Read More
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Dr. James White answered
31 years experience Cosmetic Surgery
Moist heat, review: Superficial infections of the areola complex are frequent. Sebaceous oil glands are present in the skin. The skin is quite thick and durable, thus le ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Glands: The glands are a type of sebaceous gland. A good thing to do would be to place a warm moist compress on the areola and see if that gets them drain.
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A female asked:
Dr. Lori Lange answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
First Aid Ointment: Apply topical First Aid Ointment like Triple Antibiotic or Polysporin Ointment from the pharmacy. Since the gland is in the nipple area use a bandaid ... Read More
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Eitner answered
34 years experience Family Medicine
Yes: Like any other gland, it can be blocked or infected and become swollen.
A female asked:
Dr. Harold Fields answered
61 years experience Family Medicine
Cyst: No you need your guardian to give you permission to have a surgical procedure done
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A female asked:
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Yes...: Good observation and good work also....she likes it
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Felicia Donald answered
39 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dont worry: If it is coming out clear there is nothing to worry about since it hash't changed in 4 years
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Myron Arlen answered
64 years experience Surgical Oncology
Sometimes: Montgomery tubercles are small darkened nodules that are attached to the nipple. They can be painful, are derived from sweat glands in the area and ... Read More
A female asked:
Dr. Roy Arnold answered
47 years experience Internal Medicine
Montgomery cyst: The Montgomery glands can become obstructed and form a cyst. As long as it is not inflamed or tender, it can be observed and 80% will resolve within 2 ... Read More
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