What causes itchy nipples in women?

For female friends, breasts are one of the most important parts of their bodies. Generally speaking, diseases in the breast area can threaten the life safety of women. Among the various symptoms of the breast area, itchy nipples often occur in female friends. So, what is the reason for itchy nipples in women? Let the editor analyze it for you below, and I hope every female friend can pay attention to it.

1. The breasts of adolescent women begin to develop rapidly. Of course, nipples also grow quickly. At this time, attention must be paid to local hygiene. Because of rapid development, secretions increase, providing conditions for the growth of various bacteria. If you do not pay attention to local hygiene and use poor quality shower gels, soaps and bra fabrics, etc., it may cause dryness and peeling, making it inevitable that nipples will become itchy and unbearable.

2. Nipple itching in the late pregnancy is a normal reaction to pregnancy. As time goes by, the milk foam and nipples will swell. You should rub them frequently with a hot towel to remove the white stuff. This is a very normal phenomenon.

3. For women with large breasts, due to the material of the underwear or exercise, the nipple area may sometimes be rubbed and cause eczema. This is a common skin disease that is more common in breastfeeding women, but can also occur in young girls. The patient's nipples, areolas and their surrounding areas are covered with needle-sized papules and blisters. The boundaries are clear, often accompanied by exudate and erosion. This reaction may be related to genetics, and fatigue and mental factors may also be triggers. To treat this disease, suspected allergic factors should be eliminated, and foreign proteins such as fish and shrimp and irritating foods such as alcohol and chili peppers should not be eaten; avoid severe scratching and scalding with hot water, and keep the area clean; do not wear bras made of chemical fiber fabrics, and apply corticosteroid ointment under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Excessive cleanliness will affect the normal physiological needs of the skin, so proper hygiene and cleaning will be sufficient. The damage of the oil layer on the surface of the skin can also be one of the causes of skin itching. You need to change the cleaning methods and methods. As long as the skin is not too oily, you will be comfortable. If your stomach function is good, please eat more slightly acidic fruits to help control excessive fat overflow. Secondly, use a bath soap that suits your skin type to clean your skin. Do not use shower gel, as shower gel is not suitable for all skin types.

From the above, we can see that factors such as pregnancy reactions, allergies, eczema and bacterial growth can all cause itchy nipples in women. Therefore, after understanding the above-mentioned causes of itchy nipples in women, female friends should do a good job of cleaning the breast area on a daily basis. At the same time, when choosing clothes, try to choose cotton and linen series with more comfortable materials.