{"id":8981,"date":"2023-11-21T21:19:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T14:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8981"},"modified":"2023-11-21T21:19:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T14:19:51","slug":"causes-symptoms-and-effective-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8981","title":{"rendered":"Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>t\u2019s practically a given that random parts of your body are going to itch somewhere, at some point. But when your nipples start itching, it\u2019s understandable to have questions.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a random nipple itch, you can just chalk it up to one of those things. It could just be chafing from a sports bra, an irritating new soap, or even part of PMS. But if you find that this is a regular thing you\u2019re dealing with (and you&#8217;re not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/emotional-impact-pregnany-breast-changes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/emotional-impact-pregnany-breast-changes\/\">pregnant<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/breastfeeding-pain-bodily\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/breastfeeding-pain-bodily\/\">breastfeeding<\/a>), it could be a sign of an underlying health condition like nipple eczema, aka nipple dermatitis or breast eczema.<\/p>\n<p>Okay, but what is nipple eczema and how can you know if that\u2019s what\u2019s behind your urge to give your chest a good scratch? Dermatologists break it down.<\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"experts-in-article noskim py-[24px] px-[40px]\">\n<p>Experts In This Article<\/p>\n<ul class=\"!ml-[18px]\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/rwjms.rutgers.edu\/departments\/pathology-and-laboratory-medicine\/faculty\/clinical\/faculty-profiles\/cindy-wassef-md\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/rwjms.rutgers.edu\/departments\/pathology-and-laboratory-medicine\/faculty\/clinical\/faculty-profiles\/cindy-wassef-md\">Cindy Wassef, MD<\/a>, board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenbergdermatology.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/goldenbergdermatology.com\/\">Gary Goldenberg, MD<\/a>, board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York City <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/eternaldermatology.com\/meet-dr-rodney\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/eternaldermatology.com\/meet-dr-rodney\/\">Ife J. Rodney, MD, FAAD<\/a>, board-certified dermatologist and dermapathologist, founding director of Eternal Dermatology in Maryland. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<h2>What is nipple eczema?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/atopic-dermatitis-incyte-corporation\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/atopic-dermatitis-incyte-corporation\/\">Atopic dermatitis<\/a> is the most common form of eczema, a condition that causes an itchy rash to form on your skin, according to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/diseases\/eczema\/types\/atopic-dermatitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/diseases\/eczema\/types\/atopic-dermatitis\"> American Academy of Dermatology<\/a>. Unfortunately, you can also develop eczema on your nipples\u2014and your areola, the circle of skin that surrounds your nipples.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNipple dermatitis refers to inflammation or irritation of the skin on and around the nipples,\u201d says board-certified dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/eternaldermatology.com\/meet-dr-rodney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/eternaldermatology.com\/meet-dr-rodney\/\">Ife J. Rodney, MD,<\/a> founding director of <a href=\"https:\/\/eternaldermatology.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/eternaldermatology.com\/\">Eternal Dermatology Aesthetics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Symptoms of nipple eczema<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few signs you might be dealing with nipple eczema vs. your run-of-the-mill itch. A big one is consistency\u2014meaning you\u2019re itchy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/why-are-my-nipples-sensitive\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/why-are-my-nipples-sensitive\/\">sensitive<\/a> for more than a day. Nipple eczema can flare up for a few weeks to years, go away, and then come back, says <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenbergdermatology.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/goldenbergdermatology.com\/\">Gary Goldenberg, MD<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York City. Dr. Rodney says symptoms of the condition can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Redness<\/li>\n<li>Itching<\/li>\n<li>A burning sensation<\/li>\n<li>Pain<\/li>\n<li>Discharge<\/li>\n<li>Cracking of the skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe symptoms can range from mild to severe,\u201d Dr. Rodney says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nipple-eczema\/\" current-title=\"Um, Why Are My Nipples So Itchy Right Now? What To Know About Nipple Eczema\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GettyImages-nipple-eczema_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-05-21\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nipple-eczema\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nipple-eczema\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nipple-eczema\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s sometimes difficult to distinguish <a href=\"https:\/\/wellandgood.com\/psoriasis-vs-eczema\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/wellandgood.com\/psoriasis-vs-eczema\/\">eczema from psoriasis<\/a>. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/rwjms.rutgers.edu\/departments\/pathology-and-laboratory-medicine\/faculty\/clinical\/faculty-profiles\/cindy-wassef-md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/rwjms.rutgers.edu\/departments\/pathology-and-laboratory-medicine\/faculty\/clinical\/faculty-profiles\/cindy-wassef-md\">Cindy Wassef, MD<\/a>, an assistant professor at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, previously told Well+Good that <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a psoriasis rash is often salmon pink, dark purple, or gray shade, depending on a person\u2019s skin tone, and typically has a silvery scale. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEczema is more of light pink to brown color, with a fine white scale,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Know that these nipple eczema symptoms can also look similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pagets-disease-of-the-breast\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pagets-disease-of-the-breast\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351079\">Paget&#8217;s disease of the nipple<\/a>, a rare form of breast cancer. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pagets-disease-nipple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pagets-disease-nipple\/\">UK&#8217;s National Health Service<\/a>, if the nipple looks normal and is not red or scaly, it&#8217;s probably not Paget&#8217;s. The best way to know for sure is to have it seen by a health care provider.<\/p>\n<h2>What triggers breast eczema?<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few potential reasons why you might be dealing with nipple eczema, says Dr. Wassef. Having a personal history of eczema can raise your risk of developing the condition on your nipples, as well as being allergic to fabric that touches your nipples, she says. Even friction from your bra or shirts can be one of the common nipple eczema causes, Dr. Wassef says.<\/p>\n<p>Other culprits to have on your radar, per Dr. Rodney, include your laundry detergent, soap, or body lotion\u2014you can have allergies to all of these, which can prompt a nipple eczema flare.<\/p>\n<h2>Nipple eczema treatments<\/h2>\n<p>When your breasts are itching and burning, one singular thought can take over your brain: <em>How can I get rid of eczema on my nipples?<\/em> Fortunately, there are a few options for nipple eczema treatment, including simple nipple eczema home remedies and things your doctor can prescribe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt-home treatments for nipple dermatitis involve simple at-home techniques to improve the symptoms,\u201d Dr. Rodney says. Here\u2019s what she recommends:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your nipple area clean and dry<\/li>\n<li>Wear breathable fabrics like cotton<\/li>\n<li>Avoid irritants<\/li>\n<li>Use hypoallergenic soaps and lotions<\/li>\n<li>Apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream on your nipples to reduce inflammation and itching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cBarrier creams like Vaseline can help minimize the effects of rubbing,\u201d Dr. Wassef says. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nipple-balm\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/nipple-balm\/\">Nipple balms<\/a> can also do the trick. Also, this is tough, but Dr. Rodney says that it\u2019s \u201ccrucial\u201d to avoid scratching\u2014this can make things worse.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried all of these options and you\u2019re still struggling, it\u2019s time to see a dermatologist. \u201cYour doctor may offer you prescription-strength steroid cream to help with the itching and irritation,\u201d Dr. Wassef says. If your doctor suspects that your eczema flares are due to an allergy, they may do patch testing as well, Dr. Rodney says.<\/p>\n<h2>Can nipple eczema go away on its own?<\/h2>\n<p>There is some good news here: \u201cIt may go away on its own or with moisturizer,\u201d Dr. Wassef says. (Phew.) Dr. Rodney points out that if you remove the underlying cause\u2014like an irritating detergent\u2014from the equation, and take proper self-care measures like keeping the area moisturized, the problem can resolve on its own. \u201cHowever, if the condition persists or worsens, medical intervention is necessary to identify and address the root cause,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h2>How to prevent nipple eczema from coming back<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few things you can do to lower the risk that your nipple eczema will return. \u201cIt\u2019s important to moisturize the area, usually with a petrolatum-based product,\u201d Dr. Goldenberg says. (Petroleum jelly, like <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fvaseline%2Fs%3Fk%3Dvaseline%26tag%3Dwellandgood19-20&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fnipple-eczema%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/vaseline\/s?k=vaseline\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-aff-intermediate=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/vaseline\/s?k=vaseline&amp;tag=wellandgood19-20\">Vaseline<\/a>, is derived from petrolatum.) He also recommends switching to looser clothes, including your bra. \u201cChanging ill-fitting clothing to those that fit better is important,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to figure out what your triggers are and try to avoid them in the future, Dr. Rodney says. (Look at your soap, laundry detergent, and lotion first.)<\/p>\n<p>If you happen to develop nipple eczema and it\u2019s not getting better, talk to your doctor. There\u2019s no need to struggle through it alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission.          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s practically a given that random parts of your body are going to itch somewhere, at some point. But when your nipples start itching, it\u2019s understandable to have questions. 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