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I have what i believe to be an infected montgomery gland on my right areola. very painful, how do i treat it?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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 a pimple) then opening that pocket so it could drain would be helpful. Probably needs professional evaluation so a prescription for the antibiotics can be given to you.
Answered 2/24/2018
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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 leading to the problem of local infection of these small glands. Local moist heat with a wash cloth with hot water 3-4 times per day along with witch hazel as a skin lubrication may help. Surgeon review with lance, drainage, antibiotics maybe needed.
Answered 5/1/2018
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