Younger girls and older women often ask themselves the question: “Why do the nipples peel off and their itch appears? And what to do with it?". What causes annoying itching on the chest? There are several causes of itching on the chest and peeling of the nipples. Here they are:
- pregnancy
- urticaria,
- dermatitis,
- chemical irritation,
- An allergic reaction to chemicals.
An allergy in which flaky nipples may come from body care products. Such cosmetics and chemicals include shampoos, powders, soaps, creams, lotions, balms and more.
The factors that cause itching in the nipple, in addition to the above, also include a lot of chemical irritations, contact dermatitis and even eczema. Sometimes the skin just gets dry. It usually dries just around the nipple, since in this place the skin is very sensitive. From this, the process of peeling of the nipples occurs.
If you have flaky nipples, look at your "female calendar", it is possible that menstruation is coming soon. A similar problem on the skin can occur when the breast swells (before ovulation), and then the skin stretches. It is necessary to smear a breast with a cream, oil or body lotion .
Another cause of peeling may be irritation from underwear (bra). Perhaps the fabric from which it is made is itself allergic. Try wearing a cotton bra, maybe the nipples will stop itching. You can relieve itching and peeling of the nipples by rubbing the nipples with a decoction of chamomile. Itching of the nipples is often the result of inflammation or irritation to some kind of allergen. It may be accompanied by a rash, swelling, redness, burning sensation, increased sensitivity and pain. The appearance of a crust on the surface of the chest is also possible.
If you have flaky nipples, itching appears, you should definitely contact a mammologist. The reasons that caused such changes may be different, respectively, and treatment, too, so it’s better to contact specialists. Perhaps this is a breast disease or a lack of vitamins, and maybe a dermatological problem.
Severe itching and peeling of the nipples can have banal reasons: this can happen with breast growth in adolescence in a girl. Then there may be discharge from the nipples. This symptom can be a symptom of a serious illness, but not always. After all, for the mammary glands, discharge is characteristic, so do not immediately panic. If a girl at this age has dry skin on her nipples, it is best to still consult a gynecologist who will give the right advice on breast skin care, and if necessary send for examination.
Very often the nipples itch during pregnancy, during which there is a restructuring of the hormonal system. As the breast begins to fill with milk, the skin in this area is stretched, the size of the mammary gland changes. And then itching and peeling of the nipples may appear. During pregnancy, this is normal. If the chest itches constantly, then this is a good reason to see a doctor.
The most effective ways to combat itching in the breasts were the use of various medications and folk remedies that reduce the strength of irritation. In folk medicine, this can be a wipe with decoctions of medicinal herbs, a contrast shower and ingestion of sedatives (for example, motherwort). You should not just massage and comb the chest, use scrubs - this exacerbates the situation. Avent, a soft cream, helps a lot.
There is a popular sign, if the left breast itches, it means that your beloved remembers you, but if the right breast changes. Of course, this is a joke, but how in this world without jokes? It’s better to smile sometimes, thinking about health - it will be useful!