Why is my nipple itchy?

A woman's breasts not only represent her femininity, but they are also a tool for feeding the next generation. Some pregnant women may feel itchy nipples on one side during pregnancy, which may make them worry whether there is something wrong with their body and whether it will affect breastfeeding. So, what is the reason for an itchy nipple on one side?

1. Problems with the fabric of clothes and pants. The fabric of clothes is in direct contact with the nipples. If your body is allergic to the fabric of the clothes, your nipples will itch. However, in public places, even if your nipples are itchy, it is not good to scratch them immediately to relieve the itch. Therefore, it is best to buy clothes made of pure cotton or softer fabrics, so as not to let your nipples become allergic and itchy due to friction with rough fabrics.

2. Causes: blood stasis and deficiency of both Qi and blood. The nipple belongs to the liver. If one side of the nipple is itchy, it should be because there is a problem with the liver. Nipple itching can be either real or false. If it is a demonstration, then most of them are qi deficiency and blood stasis, the disease is more common during menstruation, and the pain is greater than the itching; if it is a deficiency syndrome, then most of them are qi and blood deficiency, deficiency syndrome diseases are more common during or after menstruation, and the itching is greater than the pain. During treatment, the liver should be treated first to allow it to recover slowly, and in the later stages, liver protection should be started to make its function more stable.

3. Causes of breast diseases. If this happens, you should go to the hospital for breast ultrasound as soon as possible to avoid serious adverse effects such as breast cancer due to delay.

How to prevent itchy nipples

To treat the disease, we must start with prevention.

1. Abnormal skin allergy factors should be eliminated, and spicy foods such as river shrimp, white wine, and chili peppers should not be eaten; avoid strong scratching and steaming with boiling water, and keep the area clean; do not wear bras made of chemical fiber fabrics, and apply corticosteroid cream under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Excessive cleanliness will affect the normal physiological needs of the skin, just like the soil without fertilizer. Moderate hygiene and cleaning services are enough. The destruction of the oil layer on the surface of the skin will also lead to one of the causes of skin itching. It is necessary to change the cleaning methods and methods. As long as the skin is not greasy, it is comfortable.

3. If your stomach function is good, please eat more acidic fruits, which will help control the excessive leakage of body fat.

4. Next, use a bath soap that suits your skin type to cleanse your skin. Do not use shower gel, as shower gel is not suitable for all skin types.

5. If you feel burning, itching, or dull pain in the nipples, or even if pus or lumps occur, you should be alert to the possibility of eczematous breast cancer. You should go to the hospital outpatient department as soon as possible to have a detailed examination by the obstetrics and gynecology department.