• My nipples are really itchy. Why is this happening?

I've noticed that my nipples are really itchy lately. It doesn't look like I have dry skin around them. What could itchy nipples indicate?

4 Answers

  • Doctor
  • Fayetteville, GA

The most common cause is irritant or contact dermatitis. There are other causes that are less common, medications, supplements, hormone imbalance, etc. An exam by a dermatologist is a good place to start.

  • Doctor
  • Long Beach, CA

If you sweat a lot, then it could be a fungal infection.

  • Doctor
  • Memphis, TN

This is usually due to eczema, but can be a sign of other conditions such as Paget's disease (this is a different disease from Paget's disease of bone). Your primary healthcare provider or dermatologist will be able to differentiate the various cause of this condition and treat its cause appropriately.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Lanham, MD

Sometimes it is contact dermatitis or a simple yeast infection. I suggest you see your ob/gyn and let them check it out.

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