{"id":1247,"date":"2020-10-01T08:25:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T08:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1247"},"modified":"2020-10-01T08:25:17","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T08:25:17","slug":"skin-conditions-may-indicate-the-presence-of-breast-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/skin-conditions-may-indicate-the-presence-of-breast-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Conditions May Indicate the Presence of Breast Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While the\nrecommendations for breast cancer screenings change slightly every few years,\none recommendation remains the same for men and women of all ages: Know your\nbreasts! \u201cBreast self-awareness\u201d is the newest buzzword you will hear from key\norganizations such as the American Cancer Society. Both men and women should\nroutinely inspect their breasts, since subtle changes in either the appearance\nor feel may be the first indication that something is awry. Visual inspection\nis a critical component of this examination, yet it is often forgotten. If you\ndo notice something amiss, schedule a visit with one of our dermatologists\nin Marco Island<\/a> and Naples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, there are two rare types of breast cancer in which\nthe first symptom is often a change in the skin rather than the classic breast\n\u201clump.\u201d These skin changes include a change in color, texture, or even altered\nsensation such as itching, pain, burning, or tingling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paget\u2019s disease of the breast is a rare form of breast\ncancer in which the initial change you may notice is a rash on the breast\nand\/or nipple. The rash is generally seen on one breast\u2014not both\u2014and usually\nbegins on or near the nipple. It may be dry, flakey, itchy, and\/or crusty. Patients\noften attempt to treat the rash, assuming they simply have a stubborn\nirritation. In fact, Paget\u2019s disease often mimics benign skin rashes, such as\neczema. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inflammatory breast cancer is the second type of breast\ncancer that can present with visible symptoms on the skin. The skin overlying\nthe breast may be red, hot, or sore. The texture of the skin may also feel\nthicker or bumpy, mimicking the texture of an orange peel. Change in nipple\nshape, such as inversion of the nipple, is also a red flag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, none of these symptoms alone is diagnostic for\nbreast cancer, but a healthcare provider should promptly evaluate them. Please\ndo not ignore subtle changes in the appearance or feel of your breasts! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, call Skin Wellness Physicians<\/a>\nat (239) 732-0044 or send\na message online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While the recommendations for breast cancer screenings change slightly every few years, one recommendation remains the same for men and women of all ages: Know your breasts! \u201cBreast self-awareness\u201d is the newest buzzword you will hear from key organizations such as the American Cancer Society. Both men and women … <\/p>\n

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