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Breast eczema, the Glossary

Index Breast eczema

The term breast eczema refers to benign dermatitis seen in the skin of the breast.[1]

Table of Contents

  1. 19 relations: Areola, Breast, Breast cancer, Breast disease, Breastfeeding, Complications of pregnancy, Dermatitis, Dermatology, Dermatoses of pregnancy, Glucocorticoid, Methylprednisolone aceponate, Mometasone, Nipple, Paget's disease of the breast, Skin, Skin condition, Skin fissure, The International League of Dermatological Societies, Topical steroid.

  2. Breast diseases
  3. Eczema
  4. Pregnancy-related cutaneous conditions

Areola

The human areola (areola mammae, or) is the pigmented area on the breast around the nipple.

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Breast

The breast is one of two prominences located on the upper ventral region of the torso among humans and other primates.

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Breast cancer

Breast cancer is a cancer that develops from breast tissue.

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Breast disease

Breast diseases make up a number of conditions. Breast eczema and Breast disease are breast diseases.

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, variously known as chestfeeding or nursing, is the process where breast milk is fed to a child.

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Complications of pregnancy

Complications of pregnancy are health problems that are related to, or arise during pregnancy.

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Dermatitis

Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash. Breast eczema and Dermatitis are Eczema.

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Dermatology

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin.

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Dermatoses of pregnancy

Dermatoses of pregnancy are the inflammatory skin diseases that are specific to women while they are pregnant. Breast eczema and Dermatoses of pregnancy are pregnancy-related cutaneous conditions.

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Glucocorticoid

Glucocorticoids (or, less commonly, glucocorticosteroids) are a class of corticosteroids, which are a class of steroid hormones.

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Methylprednisolone aceponate

Methylprednisolone aceponate, or methylprednisolone acetate propionate, sold under the brand names Advantan and Avancort, is a glucocorticoid and a corticosteroid ester—specifically the C17α propionate and C21 acetate diester of methylprednisolone.

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Mometasone, also known as mometasone y 3 s, is a steroid (specifically, a glucocorticoid) medication used to treat certain skin conditions, hay fever, and asthma.

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Nipple

The nipple is a raised region of tissue on the surface of the breast from which, in females, milk leaves the breast through the lactiferous ducts to breastfeed an infant.

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Paget's disease of the breast

Paget's disease of the breast (also known as mammary Paget's disease) is a rare skin change at the nipple nearly always associated with underlying breast cancer.

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Skin

Skin is the layer of usually soft, flexible outer tissue covering the body of a vertebrate animal, with three main functions: protection, regulation, and sensation.

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Skin condition

A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands.

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Skin fissure

A skin fissure is a cutaneous condition in which there is a linear-like cleavage of skin, sometimes defined as extending into the dermis. Breast eczema and skin fissure are cutaneous condition stubs.

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The International League of Dermatological Societies

The International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) is a non-governmental organization that works closely with the World Health Organization.

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Topical steroid

Topical steroids are the topical forms of corticosteroids.

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See also

Breast diseases

Eczema

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_eczema

Also known as Nipple eczema.