Is it possible to have eczema on breasts? I do have excema and I think I might have it on my nipple. It is constantly itchy and it seems a bit dry.
2006-10-01 18:05:10 · 4 answers · asked by baby bear 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I think it's possible to have it on the breasts. I'm not sure about the nipples, but then again, I don't see why it's impossible to get eczema there. I strongly advise you not to scratch it or even touch it. I've had and still have eczema from head to toe ever since I was a kid and now I'm almost 30. It goes away from time to time, but only worsens when I scratch. Maybe you should try some Keri oil after you shower or bathe.
2006-10-01 22:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by Chrispy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eczema on the nipples is not uncommon. It often shows up after several weeks or months of nursing and not in the very beginning. If a yeast infection has been ruled out (the symptoms are often similar), then treatment with a steroid ointment is often effective. If your doctor has just prescribed the ointment, then I would suggest giving it time to work. If it seems to be helping, then keep using it once a day or less for a while to keep the symptoms from reoccurring.
2006-10-01 18:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, do NOT itch it. Apply some aveno, alo vera, or vitamin E cream to it ASAP!
2006-10-01 18:07:35 · answer #3 · answered by Harsh Noise Wall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could! have it checked out by your doctor!
2006-10-01 18:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by jeanne g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋