Why are my nipples itchy?

In fact, breast diseases are not only common among women, but also among men. For example, some male friends may feel itchy nipples and cannot find the specific reason. There are many reasons that can cause nipple itching, such as acute mastitis, breast fibroids, or breast hyperplasia, which can all cause nipple itching. What exactly causes itchy nipples? Please see the introduction below.

If men experience nipple pain and itching, and if the symptoms are not relieved within a short period of time, they should consider whether they have breast eczema. It may also be the pain and itching caused by breast hyperplasia. They should go to the hospital for examination in time to ensure early detection and treatment. Men who suffer from nipple pain and itching may develop dense millet-like papules, herpes or small blisters of varying sizes, which cause itching. After scratching, punctate exudation and erosion appear at the damaged area, the base is flushed, and a large amount of serous exudation can be seen, accompanied by scabs and desquamation, and accompanied by local itching and burning sensation, especially worse at night. If you have such a situation, it may be nipple pain and itching caused by breast eczema. Breast eczema can cause a variety of breast diseases and should be treated in time.

The typical symptoms of breast hyperplasia are breast lumps and occasional breast pain. Itchy nipples are also a symptom of breast hyperplasia, and the itching changes with the menstrual cycle. If you have the above symptoms, it is very likely that the nipple pain and itching are caused by breast hyperplasia. The number of men suffering from breast hyperplasia is also increasing with the development of society. Breast hyperplasia is more harmful to men. It not only brings physical and mental harm to patients, but also there is a risk of cancer, which should be taken seriously.

In order to detect breast diseases early, it is important to develop the habit of self-examination, whether you are a man or a woman. In fact, the method of examination is very simple. When taking a bath or sleeping, you can lie down flat and observe whether there are any sunken areas on your breasts, whether there is any discharge from the nipples, and whether there are any lumps in the breasts by touching them.