Mastitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Breast inflammation or mastitis is an inflammatory disease of the breast or nipple. Most often, mastitis occurs during breastfeeding after pregnancy. However, male breasts can also become inflamed or sore due to rubbing of improper clothing, for example, during jogging. However, in this article we are dedicated to breast inflammation during breastfeeding in women. What … Mastitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Nipple

Synonyms in a broader sense mammary gland, mamma, mastos, mastodynia, mastopathy, mamma – carcinoma, breast cancer English: female breast, mamma Anatomy of the nipple The nipple (mamilla, nipple) is a circular structure in the middle of the breast region, which is more pigmented, i.e. darker than the surrounding skin. It consists of the actual nipple, … Nipple

Appearance | Nipple

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

Function of the sebaceous gland | The sebaceous glands of the nipple

Function of the sebaceous gland The sebaceous glands of the skin have primarily a protective function, as they protect the skin from drying out. The Montgomery glands also play an important role in the breastfeeding process, as they help to seal the baby’s mouth with the nipple so that it is airtight and thus facilitate … Function of the sebaceous gland | The sebaceous glands of the nipple

How can the sebaceous glands on the nipple be expressed? | The sebaceous glands of the nipple

How can the sebaceous glands on the nipple be expressed? Basically, it is rather advisable not to squeeze the blocked sebaceous glands yourself, as there is an increased risk of infection and scarring. However, if you absolutely want to do it yourself, you should observe some hygienic guidelines: First of all, the affected area should … How can the sebaceous glands on the nipple be expressed? | The sebaceous glands of the nipple

Quadrantectomy: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Quadrantectomy is a surgical procedure for the breast-conserving removal of breast cancer. This method is one of several breast-conserving therapies (BET). There are some requirements for performing this procedure. What is quadrantectomy? Quadrantectomy is a surgical procedure for the breast-conserving removal of breast cancer. In the seventies, the Italian surgeon Umberto Veronesi developed the quadrantectomy, … Quadrantectomy: Treatment, Effect & Risks