What causes itchy nipples?

Itchy and painful nipples are a physical symptom that many female friends have experienced. There are many reasons for this symptom. The most common reason is improper wearing of the bra. When female friends buy bras, they should pay attention to the fact that the bra fabric must be breathable and have good sweat absorption. Secondly, they should pay attention to the bra straps not being too tight. In addition, breast diseases, such as mastitis or breast hyperplasia, can also cause nipples to itch.

Eczema causes nipple itching and can occur in people of all ages. People with a history of allergies or a family history of allergies are more likely to develop eczema. Environmental triggers of eczema include dry skin, prolonged bathing, dyes and fragrances in skin care products, detergents, environmental allergens such as wool and foam, and stress. It is usually diagnosed by physical examination and medical history. Most treatments are topical, such as steroid creams. In addition, experts suggest that patient self-care and protection are also very important for alleviating eczema. Most importantly, avoid known allergy triggers. Try to keep your skin naturally moisturized. Try to use less soap and avoid long hot baths.

In addition, there is a rare disease called Paget's disease, which can also cause eczema-like symptoms around the nipples and areola. Patients will experience itching, tingling and burning sensations on the skin, sometimes dark red, bloody discharge, or painless lumps. Although Paget's disease is rare, its symptoms are very similar to those of common eczema. Therefore, women usually do not pay much attention to it. Instead, it is easy to be ignored and delay early treatment. Therefore, if you have itchy nipples and areolas with discharge, or combined with painless lumps, for peace of mind, it is recommended that you go to a general surgeon or breast surgeon for further examination to confirm the condition.

In order to prevent the phenomenon of itchy nipples, female friends should pay attention to maintaining a good mood, try to have a harmonious sex life, and avoid factors that may cause abnormal ovarian secretion function, such as not working too hard, drinking less coffee and carbonated drinks, and once breast skin inflammation occurs, it should be actively treated.