A lot of small bumps at the root of the nipple may be caused by neurofibroma, Montgomery’s nodule, nipple eczema and so on.
1. Neurofibroma: this disease belongs to autosomal dominant hereditary disease, mainly caused by gene mutation, but also may be the patient’s long-term exposure to harmful chemicals, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, etc., resulting in the patient’s nipple root has a lot of small bumps.
2. Montgomery’s nodule: Montgomery’s nodule is formed by the opening of Montgomery’s gland ducts higher than the skin, which is usually not obvious to non-pregnant women. When a woman is pregnant, the level of estrogen and progesterone increases, and the development of sebaceous glands in the periphery of the areola increases, which results in a lot of bumps on the root of the nipple.
3. Nipple eczema: if the patient is affected by mental factors, infectious factors, local stimulation, etc., the patient has a lot of small bumps at the root of the nipple, mainly manifested as nipple, breast, areola with dark red spots, and accompanied by itching, pain and other symptoms.
In addition, localized lipoma of the nipple and localized rashes may also appear similar clinical manifestations, it is recommended that patients with a lot of small bumps at the root of the nipple go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the diagnosis of the doctor, according to the patient’s specific condition performance, targeted treatment.