What’s the problem with a hard lump on a boy’s nipple? What should I do?

Hard lumps in boys' nipples may be related to physiological phenomena, mastitis, breast cysts and other factors.

If a boy is in the period of growth and development, the increase in androgen levels in the body may stimulate the development of the mammary gland, causing hard lumps in the nipples of the boy. He needs to reduce the intake of pure hormone foods and eat more fresh vegetables or fruits. Generally, no special treatment is required.

Mastitis in boys may be related to mental or emotional trauma, and may cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and burning in the breast area. It needs to be treated with antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor, such as amoxicillin capsules, cefixime capsules, or doxycycline hydrochloride tablets.

Breast cysts are mainly caused by the hyperplasia of breast duct epithelium, which may be related to the long-term consumption of high-hormone foods, which can cause round or oval masses in the breast, resulting in hard lumps in the nipples. Breast cysts can be treated with surgical removal.