Itching around the chest

The itching around the chest is mainly caused by unsuitable underwear or materials that irritate the skin. Shower gel can also cause skin allergies. Everyone should choose underwear and shower gel that are suitable for their skin. For itching around the breasts, we should avoid scratching with our hands, pay attention to chest hygiene, check the cause of the disease, and then choose the treatment method based on the cause.

What causes itching around the breasts?

1. Often wear an inappropriate bra

Some women prefer bras made of chemical fiber or other non-breathable materials. However, such bras may cause breasts to be blocked from ventilation due to non-breathability. In addition, sweat cannot be discharged in time, which may cause itching of the skin around the chest.

2. Frequent use of inappropriate shower gel

Some women obviously pay attention to the cleanliness of their breasts and wear loose and breathable underwear. So why does the itching problem occur? In fact, this has a lot to do with the cleaning products we usually use, especially some alkaline shower gels, which will destroy the keratinized cells on the surface of the breast skin, causing the skin around the breast to become drier and drier, resulting in an itchy feeling.

3. Paget's disease

Paget's disease is a rare form of breast cancer that causes hypopigmented spots on the nipple and areola that appear as a reticular pattern. This is the most worrisome cause of nipple itching.

The initial symptoms are itching or burning of the nipple and areola, accompanied by the appearance of crusty skin. There was no improvement after medical treatment. Yellow or bloody discharge may also appear at the lesion site. This disease only affects one side, and most patients are between 50 and 60 years old. The diagnosis is confirmed by clinical breast examination, patient history, mammogram, and ultrasound.

4. Eczema

Eczema is the most common cause of breast 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.

How to take care of itching around breasts

1. Avoid scratching and irritation with hot water. Some people like to scald the affected area with hot water. This practice is not only unhelpful, but may also aggravate the condition and should be prohibited. Use disinfectants or soaps as little as possible to irritate the skin, and avoid chemicals that dry the skin. Wear loose and comfortable clothes, and wear cotton sweat-absorbent clothes as much as possible.

2. Pay attention to breast hygiene, avoid sweating, and wipe it off as soon as possible after sweating; take a bath every day or wash the nipples and areola with warm water; if the skin becomes drier, it is recommended to bathe with a mild weak acid cleanser, and apply moisturizing skin care products after bathing.

3. In terms of diet, avoid consuming seafood and other irritating foods, such as chili peppers.

4. For those with severe eczema and breastfeeding, weaning can be used.

5. If it affects rest and sleep, you should ask your doctor to prescribe medicine to reduce local symptoms.