LADIES: any opinions on this? (A little tmi)?

[Anonymous]

Hello, so I came on here to ask my fellow ladies about breast health. I want to see if this is normal and I’m just being paranoid or if it is something that I should go to the doctor for. So lately I have been having this crust type stuff forming on my nipples, it’s not hard and it seems sort of soft. I tried looking it up and it seems to be a result of discharge (?). I’m not pregnant and I’m under 18 (if this info helps). It’s kinda brownish/tan.

I thought it may be breast cancer but I don’t have any other symptoms that would indicate this, I don’t have much of a female figure in my life to go to so I was hoping someone on here can give advice on if it’s normal (and like something from a period) or if it’s something I should get checked out. Please don’t make fun of me or anything, I just didn’t have anywhere else to turn and I didn’t want to go to the doctors if it’s nothing.

I posted a pic of what it looks like, as I pulled some of it out, maybe other girls are having a similar issue? 🤔

[Leavesbound]

I'm not a doctor but I do not that you don't have to be pregnant to lactate and in fact, while rare, some men lactate. Lactation usually occurs either due to hormones related to pregnancy or though sufficient stimulation. If you play with your nipples a lot or rub them a lot or even with some clothing rubbing them a lot they can be stimulated into lactating. This sometimes happens with female athletes, especially ones who run a lot.

Milk secreted from your nipples can coagulate and become somewhat firm similar in consistency to an extracted blackhead and will turn somewhat darker if left in place over time. Sometimes such coagulated milk will clog your milk ducts at the end of your nipple. You can usually clear them out by squeezing your nipple similar to the way one would pop a blackhead out.

While rare, sometimes fluid discharges from the nipple that may be a symptom of a medical condition. I suggest you consult your doctor about this for more details though I predict they will simply tell you what I have here and that there is nothing to worry about. Also, ask your mother about this. Abnormal secretions from the breasts are often hereditary. Not to say that yours is abnormal. Only that it might be. And if she can't answer your question and your grandmothers are still alive ask them or blood related aunts.

[Twinrova]

You need to see a Dr., my friend. I think it is highly unlikely that it is something serious, but guess what? You are better off safe than sorry.

[MORPHEUS_12]

I think you are being way to paranoid. Chances are you are likely not wear a bra and your nipples are getting chapped. I would apply a little lotion after you get out of the shower. Don't pick at them and by all means don't squeeze your nipples repeatedly as the stimulation can cause the nipple to leak and that will be another question.

[BlackTealLazer]

Is it possibly dried milk?
I know you're not supposed to really lactate all the time, but it happens to me every once in a while.

[Anonymous]

Omg i hope you're okay. You're so young.. It could be breast eczema from what i researched. Im sorry i haven't ever experienced that but i know eczema is crusty like that.