If you find a bump on your nipple piercing, this may be a sign that you have an abscess. A study published in the July 2010 edition of the "Journal of the American College of Surgeons" indicates that nipple piercing is one factor that puts you at...
Pimples or bumps that merely look like pimples can appear anywhere on the body. However, they can be disconcerting when they are on the breast. With so much concern over breast cancer and other abnormalities, a pimple-like bump on or around the...
Plugged milk ducts may lead to more serious problems like breast infection when they are left untreated. Treat clogged milk ducts immediately to avoid complications and discuss prevention with your doctor if they are a recurring problem. Consult...
Adolescence is a time of many changes, both physical and emotional. As girls begin to change physically, the need to know that they are "normal" is important. Many teens have questions about breast development, but they need to understand that...
Women are being so educated about watching for lumps and bumps on the breast that could be a sign of cancer or something abnormal, that many are just not sure what should or shouldn't be present on the breast. It is perfectly normal to have...
Certain conditions and trouble with feeding can trigger a rash around the nipples during or after breastfeeding. Although nipple rashes are not typically dangerous, they are uncomfortable and annoying, particularly when you're trying to feed....
Paget's disease, or osteitis deformans, is named after the 19th century British pathologist Sir James Paget. Most commonly, Paget's disease describes a pathological condition of the bones, but several other illnesses are also named after Sir James...
There are many signs of pregnancy that appear early after conception. A missed period is the main sign of pregnancy, but is not a guarantee of pregnancy, since every menstrual cycle is different. When considered one by one, these signs may not...
The signs of pregnancy vary according to each woman. Some women knew of their pregnancy the following day; other women learn of their pregnancy within weeks of development. Affecting every woman differently, pregnancy can be difficult to identify....
Knowing the first symptoms of pregnancy can help you to recognize when you become pregnant. During your first month of pregnancy, the "pregnancy hormone," human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), will cause many changes in your body. Your body will...
So, you’ve got a couple of cuts and scrapes and are thinking that a dip in the local watering hole might sooth your owies. Not so fast there, Michael Phelps. You could be diving headlong into a teeming puddle of nasty health complications....
Any change in the condition of your skin can be frightening. In many cases, small red bumps are merely a sign of a localized skin irritation. If you can identify the irritant -- perhaps a new bra or type of laundry detergent -- you can remove it...
Your daughter's first bra or your son's first shaving kit can be exciting, as long as both you and your children know what to expect as their bodies change from that of a child into that of a woman or man, MayoClinic.com and KidsHealth says. Not...
Breast Questions: Part 2 How big will my breasts get and what is normal? There is no 'real' answer to this question, since we all come in different sizes. Some of us are tall and some short. Similarly, some girls have large,...
