WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2000: Re: itchy nipples

Re: itchy nipples

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:07:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 18 Jan 2000, jackie wrote: >
>I am very concerned about what may be going on with me. Several days
>ago my breasts, around the nipples, became itchy. There is no dry skin,
>no redness to speak of except for a few marks from my scratching, no
>discharge, and both breasts are affected equally. I haven't used any
>new washing detergents, no new bras, sheets, soaps, etc.
>
>My breasts do feel a bit swollen, but nothing that I can tell for sure.
>I am 32 years old, no children, and have regular periods with my last
>one about a week and a half ago.
>
>Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this? Is it a symptom of
>something else? I have recently had a cold/sore throat off and on for
>the last few weeks as well. Could this have anything to do with my
>breasts?! What's going on here and what should I do???!!!
>
>Thanks.

When my patients get this, it is usually self limiting (stop by itself) and they never find out what the cause was. When it goes on, it's usually dermatologic, not primarily breast. If it continues, see the doctor for an evaluation to rule out breast problems masquerading as skin problems.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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