A 32-year-old member asked:
For a teen girl, would nipple rash only by eczema or could it be a paget's disease or breast cancer?
4 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Eczema: In a teen age girl breast cancer is highly unlikely. If the rash persist beyond 3-4 weeks, you should see your doctor.
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Dr. Richard Orranswered
Surgical Oncology 45 years experience
Rash: Paget's disease in a teenager would be extraordinarily rare. Nevertheless, if the rash persists i would have it checked.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Liawaty Hoanswered
Hematology and Oncology 24 years experience
Eczema: Paget's disease of the breast is not a disease of teenager. It is most likely eczema or other skin condition. If eczema cream does not help- bring her to her doc/dermatologist- perhaps sronger steroids or other treatment needed.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 34 years experience
Paget's disease is a: form of breast cancer. It would be an exceedingly remote possibility in a teenager.
540 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 20, 2017
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