Boob Question

[firerosearien.livejournal.com]

So, I have this red spot on my boob. The center's small, and surrounded by an area that's lighter in color.

It's been there about a month and a half...I don't think it's grown any, but it also hasn't gone away, although it is lighter in color than it was when I first noticed it. Also, at first it peeled like a sunburn, but it's since stopped doing that. I also think it's in the skin, and not the breast itself, but I'm not a doctor.

It's not painful, and it's pretty regular in shape. I haven't noticed any other spots or irregularites on either of my breasts.

My friends thought it might have been a spider bite, but I'd imagine something like that would have healed by now.

What am I dealing with?

Comments

[somniumdraconae.livejournal.com]

If you're comfortable showing this spot to your general doctor, I would do that (just remember, it's only skin, and your doctor is a professional). It sounds sort of like a pimple but the peeling and the length of time you've had it is a little odd. A referral to a dermatologist might be a good idea since it sounds like a skin thing. While you're waiting for an appointment, check over the rest of your body for similar spots.

[firerosearien.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen any anywhere else on my body.

[eunicemcgee.livejournal.com]

When you say the center is small and surrounded by an area lighter in color, does it look sort of like a bullseye? It's not exactly the time of year for it, but it might be worth getting checked out in case you've got lyme disease.

[firerosearien.livejournal.com]

Don't really think bulls eye, but I am living in CT, so it is worth a thought.

[archangelbeth]

I would have it looked at -- the bull's eye rash is very common, but not universal. Better to catch the possibility early than to let it go and have potential very long-term consequences.

Good luck!

[mizraelle.livejournal.com]

Is it similar to a mole? (some moles are red...) I once had the skin around a small mole suddenly turn almost white, and I freaked out about it. It turned out to be nothing though, sometimes the immune system decides to attack a spot and it causes a loss of pigmentation around it... But I'd agree to get it checked out, the best we can do is guess!

[firerosearien.livejournal.com]

Nah, I have tons of moles (eep!) but this isn't one of them

[paul-baby.livejournal.com]

I would try putting neosporin/bacatracin (antibiotic ointment) on it twice a day for a few days. See if it clears up. If not, have a doctor look at it. I feel like I've had something similar and a doctor told me to do that. It really helped. And if it doesn't, no harm will be done.

[firerosearien.livejournal.com]

That is a fantastic idea.

Thank you!