Causes of itchy breasts during pregnancy

The physical condition of pregnant women is relatively special, and the problems that each pregnant woman encounters during pregnancy are very different, which is closely related to the individual's physique. Some pregnant women will have symptoms of itchy breasts during pregnancy. Because during pregnancy, there are great restrictions on electronic equipment and drugs. Next, we will introduce to you in detail the reasons for itchy breasts in pregnant women.

1. Prurigo during pregnancy. Itchy nipples in pregnant women may be caused by prurigo gestationis, which can be clinically divided into early-onset and late-onset types. Although the cause of prurigo gestationis unknown, studies have shown that it may be related to endocrine disorders. If the nipples of pregnant women itch in the 3rd to 4th month of pregnancy, and light red or normal skin-colored papules the size of mung beans appear around the nipples, and the itching is severe at night, please be sure to be alert to whether it is early-onset prurigo gestationis at work; and if the nipples of pregnant women itch in the last two months of pregnancy, especially within two weeks before delivery, and the itching is not only in the nipples, but also in other places, then please pay attention to the possibility of late-onset prurigo gestationis.

2. Nipple itching caused by dry skin. Dry skin can also easily cause nipple itching, which is mostly related to the weather.

3. Nipple eczema. The last one may be nipple eczema. Many people may not have heard of nipple eczema, but this may also be the reason why pregnant women have itchy nipples. In fact, nipple eczema is a special type of eczema. It is named because it is confined to the nipple. The affected area is often severely itchy and unbearable.

The above content is an introduction to the reasons why pregnant women have itchy chests, but the specific reasons still need to be addressed from the pregnant woman herself. If the itching is severe, it is best to go to the hospital for examination. Although you cannot use medication casually, you can use some methods that are harmless to pregnant women to treat it under the doctor's advice. Don't delay.