What disease is itchy nipples a precursor to?

Many people have experienced nipple itching. Generally speaking, if nipple itching only occurs occasionally and there is no other discomfort in the body, you don’t need to worry too much. Just pay attention to the cleanliness of the nipples. However, if nipple itching occurs frequently, it needs to be taken seriously. It is mostly caused by disease. It is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time to avoid the disease from getting worse.

What is the precursor of nipple itching?

1. Breast hyperplasia can cause nipple itching

Some patients with breast hyperplasia will experience symptoms of nipple itching and nipple pain. Only one of the two symptoms may occur or both may exist at the same time. When young women experience these symptoms, the first thing to consider is the possibility of breast hyperplasia. When the condition of breast hyperplasia is under control, the symptoms of nipple itching will gradually ease and disappear.

2. Nipple cracks may cause nipple itching

Nipple cracks not only cause nipple itching, but also are accompanied by severe nipple pain. Nipple fissures are more common in breastfeeding women and require early treatment and stopping breastfeeding for 1 to 2 days.

3. Nipple and areola eczema may cause nipple itching

If non-breast-feeding women and a few women develop eczema on their nipples, it may cause itching around the nipples.

4. Eczematous breast cancer may cause nipple itching

Breast cancer can also cause nipple itching, accompanied by eczema-like symptoms such as exudation and scabbing. If skin disease medication is not effective, the possibility of breast cancer should be considered.

5. Itchy nipples during lactation

A small number of women will experience simple nipple pain during breastfeeding, which generally does not require special treatment. However, if Candida albicans is found in breast milk and the baby also has Candida albicans infection in the mouth, both the mother and the baby must be treated at the same time.

What to do if your nipples are itchy

1. Drink plenty of water every day

Itchy skin means it needs water or moisture to moisturize. When the dermis (inner layer of skin) becomes dehydrated, it starts to itch. To get rid of this condition, all you need to do is drink plenty of water.

Try to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. You can also eat water-rich fruits to avoid dehydration. Some fruits contain a lot of fructose, just make sure you don’t eat fruits that are high in sugar so that your blood sugar levels don’t go high.

2. Wear loose, smooth cotton clothes

This type of clothing can help avoid further irritation of breast itching symptoms. Loose, smooth, cotton clothing will reduce friction against the breasts. Breast itching can get worse if you don't wear a bra.

3. Apply lotion to your breasts

Apply moisturizer within 3 minutes after bathing to prevent your skin from becoming dehydrated. Keep a favorite bottle of lotion nearby so you can always use it. If your skin is dry and uncomfortable, frequent application of moisturizer (every two hours) can help relieve the skin's symptoms. Consistent use of moisturizer will help prevent continued dryness of the skin.