WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2008: Re: BREASTHEALTH: itching

Re: BREASTHEALTH: itching

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:02:43 -0500 (CDT)

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Griff

I have no idea. But if you feel it is fluid related, ask your doc for a mild fluid pill like 50 mg spironolactone to use once or twice a day...Dr. von Almen

At Thu, 13 Mar 2008, griff wrote: >
>Is this "normal" and is there something that could help relieve the
>itching?
>My breasts itch, almost constantly, though I do experience some mild
>improvements at the very beginning of the cycle and in summertime when
>the air is more humid. I have tried each of the following with zero
>improvement: moisturizers, increased water consumption, hormone cream,
>cotton bras, wireless bras, wired bras, no bras, fragrance free
>everything.
>There is no rash and absolutely nothing visible that would cause this
>itch, but it's so bad that by this time of the winter, I begin to see
>the beginnings of calluses around the nipple. It is definitely
>hormone/cycle related and the only thing I can figure is that it has to
>do with the mild swelling that occurs every month in conjunction with my
>period.

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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