Common reasons for the appearance of spots on the nipples in women?
If we are talking about a nulliparous young woman, then the appearance of any spots on the nipples should alert and induce to see a doctor. Nipples of a healthy female breast have a uniform (from pale pink to dark brown) color. Sometimes they can have pimples - this is normal. On the contrary, the appearance of black, blue, burgundy or white dots is an alarm signal. Most often this indicates inflammatory processes, trauma or the presence of tumoral neoplasms (most often benign).
If a woman does not give birth or has never breastfeeded, an urgent examination of the mammologist and a mammogram are needed to establish the diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
White spots on the nipple quite often appear during the menopause or hormonal failure. In this case, a thorough examination will be required, as excessive production of hormones contributes to the formation of mastopathy and other unwanted processes in the mammary glands.
Very often white dots on the nipples appear in women during the last trimester of pregnancy or during breastfeeding. This is due to the fact that colostrum, milk or fermented curds clog the main duct of the breast, not letting go out to the rest of the mass. In the chest appears shooting pain, it pours and, often, the temperature rises. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to lactostasis (stagnation and fermentation of milk).
How to get rid of white spots on the nipples?
If the woman did not give birth, did not breast-feed, she has a hormonal failure or menopause, it is worth starting with an examination with a qualified doctor (gynecologist, or better mammologist). Only after making a diagnosis, you can be prescribed any treatment. Remember that self-medication can lead to extremely undesirable problems.
If white spots were caused by clogged milk during breastfeeding, it is easy to eliminate this problem without the help of medication. To do this, treat the nipple with a sterile cotton swab previously moistened with alcohol. Lubricate it with fresh butter and wait a couple of minutes. At the end of this time, gently grasp the chest and press it. In most cases, the milk plug comes out after the first pressing.
Do not be afraid, if a large flow of milk flows after the plug is out, it's normal. Next morning there will be no white spots on the nipple anymore.
We hope that we have clarified, and the problem of white spots on the nipples will not scare you anymore. Watch your health, and it will never let you down. The main thing is to dispense with self-activity. Good luck!