What causes itchy nipples?

A woman's breasts are not for viewing, but have substantial functions. For example, during breastfeeding, whether a woman's breasts are healthy and can provide a large amount of breast milk is very important for the whole family and the baby. This means that women must learn to protect their breasts in their daily lives. Of course, some women say that they always feel itchy nipples on their breasts, so what is the reason for itchy nipples on their breasts?

Why are nipples itchy?

1. There are many reasons for itchy nipples. Since nipples belong to the liver, the liver is mainly responsible for itchy nipples. The main causes of nipple itching are qi stagnation, blood stasis and qi and blood deficiency.

It manifests in women experiencing unbearable nipple itching or pain before, during or after menstruation, which makes them unable to wear clothes. The itching gradually improves after the period ends. This is also called "nipple itching and pain during menstruation."

2. Nipple itching is caused by an allergic reaction to certain materials due to the influence of clothing on the one hand, and by the influence of endocrine system on the other hand. It is generally related to the skin, and occasional itching does not mean any problem.

3. Some people experience mild itching on the nipples, but the itching is tolerable. It is normal when it is not accompanied by a rash and can be relieved by itself.

What to do if your nipples are itchy

Chinese medicine prescriptions for treating various nipple itching and pain during menstruation:

1. Chinese patent medicine

① Longdan Xiegan Pills, 6 grams each time, twice a day (suitable for those with excessive fire in the liver meridian).

②Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills, 9 grams each time, twice a day (suitable for those with liver qi stagnation and fire transformation).

③Guipi Pills, 6 grams each time, 3 times a day (suitable for those with qi and blood stasis).

2. Simple and effective prescription

① 15g each of Cnidium monnieri, Kochia scoparia, and Dictamni, and 30g of Tribulus terrestris.

② 30 grams of gypsum, 15 grams each of Phellodendron chinense and Cortex Moutan. After boiling the water, add a little borneol and fumigate.

③ 15 grams of Tribulus terrestris, 20 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 12 grams each of Gardenia jasminoides, Angelica sinensis, and Sophora japonica, 10 grams each of Dictamni and Gentiana scabra. Decoction in water.

3. Acupuncture

① Ear acupoints: liver, stomach, chest, Shenmen, and endocrine. Choose 2 to 3 acupuncture points each time, or apply pressure with fenugreek seed paste.

②Body acupoints: Xuehai, Sanyinjiao, Zusanli, Qimen, Tanzhong, Neiguan, Hegu, Neiting, Rugen, Shenmen. Choose 3 to 4 acupoints for acupuncture each time.