Introduction A large part of the population considers breast cancer (malignant alteration of the breast gland tissue) to be a typical women’s disease. In fact, it is predominantly women who develop breast cancer – about 70,000 per year. However, men can also be affected by breast cancer, although much less frequently (about 650 new cases … How do you detect breast cancer in men?
Node The term “lump” in the breast refers to a thickening of the breast gland tissue. This can occur in various shapes, sizes and consistencies, mostly in women, but also in men. A palpable lump in the breast is no proof of the presence of breast cancer. It can also have many other rather harmless … Node | How do you detect breast cancer in men?
Boils on the earlobe Hair follicles are also found on the earlobe, which can unfortunately become inflamed. Due to such a purulent inflammation of the hair follicles, boils or even abscesses can develop. The furuncle on the earlobe can develop due to different causes and risk factors. Particularly at risk are people who suffer from … Boils of the ear
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Teardrop Cracks in the connective tissue are often caused by too rapid expansion of the breast during pregnancy and appear on the skin as reddish to whitish streaks. These cracks of the lower skin layers are also called stretch marks and are mainly a problem of aesthetic nature. They do not represent a health risk. … Teardrop | Mammary connective tissue
Torn connective tissue fibres Connective tissue fibres in the breast can tear and lead to superficially visible streaks. Especially during pregnancy, streaks can appear on the breast and abdomen. Increased growth can cause the connective tissue of the breast to give way and tear. On the stomach this is called stretch marks. On the breast, … Torn connective tissue fibres | Mammary connective tissue
Introduction The female breast is composed of varying amounts of fatty tissue and connective tissue, as well as the functional mammary gland with its ducts. The connective tissue of the breast forms the basic structure and provides the shape. In the course of life, the breast acquires significance, especially in aesthetic terms. In women, the … Mammary connective tissue
Definition A boil (Latin furunculus: “little thief”) is an inflammation of a hair follicle. This inflammation is usually deep in the skin and is accompanied by redness and pain. A furuncle can sometimes be very distressing for those affected and should therefore not be underestimated. Pus often forms in the center of the inflammation. The … Boils of the breast
The symptoms of furuncle The symptoms of furuncle are hardly noticeable at first. Immediately after the penetration of the bacteria and at the beginning of the infection no symptoms appear. It is only through the immune reaction, i.e. the inflammation, that the typical symptoms appear. Little by little a small pimple forms, which becomes bigger … The symptoms of furuncle | Boils of the breast
How long does it take to cure a furuncle How long a boil exists depends very much on its size and the treatment measures. It is not possible to make a general statement about the duration. A spontaneous healing of a boil can last between days and weeks. The duration depends very much on whether … How long does it take to cure a furuncle | Boils of the breast
Boils on the nipple The appearance of a furuncle on the nipple is usually limited to the region around the areola. The areola is the hairless, slightly darker region surrounding the nipple. There are usually many hair follicles around the areola. Since the boil only occurs on hair follicles, the hairy region around the areola … Boils on the nipple | Boils of the breast
