What causes itchy nipples?

In daily life, many women feel itchy nipples every now and then, which makes them feel embarrassed and confused. Why do nipples itch? What causes itchy nipples? In fact, there are many reasons for women's itchy nipples. Let us discuss them in detail below.

1. During puberty, women's breasts begin to grow rapidly. The nipples will naturally grow rapidly. At this time, we must pay attention to its local hygiene. Because rapid growth and development leads to increased secretions, which provides conditions for the growth of various bacteria. If you do not pay attention to personal hygiene and use poor quality shower gel, soap and bra fabrics, it is likely to cause dryness and peeling, resulting in unbearable nipple itching, which is inevitable. It is recommended to clean the breasts and nipples every night with warm water and a neutral, high-quality soap.

2. Nipple itching in the late pregnancy is a normal reaction to pregnancy. As time goes by, the milk bubbles and nipples will continue to swell, and you will be a mother soon, which proves that your baby will be well fed by breast milk. At this stage, you should rub it frequently with a hot cotton towel to remove the white stuff. It's normal. Just wait to be a mother!

3. For women with large breasts, due to the material of underwear or fitness exercises, the nipple area may sometimes rub and cause eczema. Breast (scalp) eczema is a common skin disease: this type of disease is common during breastfeeding and can also occur in young girls.

The patient's nipples, breasts and surrounding areas are covered with needle-sized papules and boils. The realm of life is clear, often accompanied by exudate and erosion. There is also a small amount of desquamation or scarring, active itching, and pain may occur when erosion and cracking occur. The causes of breast (head) eczema are complicated and are generally believed to be related to hypersensitivity reactions.

Generally speaking, symptoms related to itching are usually rashes, especially in the early stages of breast cancer. It can also occur when there is rash, eczema, breast eczema, or other skin diseases, such as allergies, or other inflammations. To treat it, it is necessary to determine what caused it, so that the treatment will be more effective.