Appearance Depending on the person, nipples can look very different, so there is a wide range within which everything is still considered “normal”, since every person is different. However, there are also some anatomical peculiarities that occur frequently and deserve special consideration. These include, for example, the so-called inverted nipples (also: inverted nipples). These are … Appearance | Nipple
Nipple pain There are numerous causes for painful nipples. They can often be triggered by mechanical irritation of the nipple. The reason for such irritation can be items of clothing, especially the bra. If this is the case, the bra should be changed and you should wait to see if the pain subsides. Both the … Nipple pain | Nipple
Nipple Inflammation An inflammation of the nipple rarely occurs in isolation. In most cases there is an inflammation of the breast itself, more precisely of the glands inside the breast. Such an inflammation of the glandular bodies is called mastitis. There are two types of mastitis. Mastitis puerperalis only occurs in women who have given … Nipple Inflammation | Nipple
Introduction Breast pain during pregnancy is common because the hormone balance changes during pregnancy, the glandular tissue in the breast increases and milk production starts towards the end of pregnancy. Breast pain is often an early sign of pregnancy. The symptoms are usually most pronounced in the first months of pregnancy. The pain can be … Breast pain during pregnancy
When do they perform? Breast pain during pregnancy often occurs right at the beginning of the pregnancy. It is often the first sign of an existing pregnancy. Due to hormonal influences (rising levels of estrogens, progesterone and prolactin) there is a considerable growth of the mammary glands and later also milk production. Until the breast … When do they perform? | Breast pain during pregnancy
Specificity of nocturnal chest pain Some pregnant women also suffer from the annoying breast pain at night. This is particularly unpleasant, as sleep can often be greatly disturbed or even impossible due to the discomfort. If the breasts are very sensitive to touch, it can be almost impossible to find a suitable pain-free sleeping position. … Specificity of nocturnal chest pain | Breast pain during pregnancy
Breast pain as a sign of pregnancy versus breast pain from PMS/period Whether an occurring chest pain is a sign of pregnancy or occurs in the context of a premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or the period can be distinguished by whether the symptoms occur cycle-dependent or not. If the breast pain is associated with a certain … Breast pain as a sign of pregnancy versus breast pain from PMS/period | Breast pain during pregnancy
Eccrine secretion is a mode of exocrine secretion, such as that followed in the salivary glands. Eccrine secretion is released via exocytosis without any cell loss. Overproduction or underproduction of eccrine secretions refers to various primary diseases. What is eccrine secretion? The large sweat glands in the genital and axillary areas also perform eccrine secretion. … Eccrine Secretion: Function, Role & Diseases
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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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
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
