Last year I had radiation on my breast after I had a lumpectomy for breast cancer. The breast in general is fully healed a year later, but the nipple is discolored (a yellow-brown color) and the texture is a bit different from the non-treated nipple. Are there treatments that can be done to help improve the color and texture of the areola? I'm a 50 year old woman, and now in good health. I've been using scar cream on my scars and areola, but wondered if there is anything I can do?
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Answer: Management of Radiation Burn on Areola - Improving Texture and Color
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