Psoriasisis anautoimmune skin conditionin which the immune system malfunctions and speeds up skin cell growth.
Plaque psoriasis causes thick patches calledplaqueson the skin.
Plaques can be itchy, dry, and painful.
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Keratin overgrowth occurs in various skin conditions, including psoriasis.
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It is also possible for psoriasis to flare up shortly after delivery.
Psoriasis can also present challenges for those seeking to breastfeed or chest-feed.
Your infection risk might be further heightened if you take a biologic drug to treat psoriasis.
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Where Else Might Psoriasis Appear?
Psoriasis can affect theskin, nails, and joints.
Could My Nipple Symptoms Be Eczema or Pagets Disease?
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Ayeast infection of the nipplemight also cause similar symptoms.
Nipple eczema will cause a red, itchy rash on the areolas and nipples.
One or both nipples might be affected.
They may get better or go away within weeks or months, only to return.
Most people with Pagets disease will also have one or more tumors inside the affected breast.
Nipple yeast infections arefungal infectionscaused byCandidayeast.
This way, you’ve got the option to avoid an allergic reaction or side effects.
Some newer creams do not contain steroids, and a healthcare provider might be able to recommend those.
Even so, you should gently wipe up topical medicines from the nipple before feeding your baby.
For nipple psoriasis, a healthcare provider can prescribe topical treatments that are easier on sensitive, thin skin.
This might includebiologicsand other disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) likemethotrexateand leflunomide.
Why Does Psoriasis Flare?
Psoriasis is a condition that waxes and wanes.
You will have periods calledflare-upsin which disease activity is high and periods ofremissionwhere symptoms are minimal or gone.
Flare-ups are a hallmark of the disease.
Knowing your triggers can help to prevent or reduce the number of flares you experience.
They can adjust your treatment plan and prescribe something that might work better.
Psoriatic skin symptoms can appear anywhere on the body, including on the nipples or areolas.
Some people may also experience soreness, cracking, and peeling on the skin of the areolas and nipples.
Additional symptoms include discoloration, soreness, and tenderness.
Nipple psoriasis seems to be more common after childbirth and with breastfeeding or chest-feeding.
Home remedies and systemic therapies can help manage symptoms.
Take care when using topical treatments on nipples if you are nursing.
Gently wipe down nipples before breastfeeding.
Avoid ointments and corticosteroid creams that might harm your baby.
Your healthcare provider can advise you on systemic therapies that are safe to use during pregnancy and while nursing.
Contact your healthcare provider if symptoms of nipple psoriasis are worsening or not improving.
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