i have had continuous itching in my right nipple for nearly 14 years, this has worstened over the last 3 years, mamograms failed to shed any light on this condition and my doctor doesnt know what is causing it. i was prescribed hydrocortizone cream but this was ineffective.
2007-01-21 05:23:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Allergies? To washing powers/body creams. To the material on your bra? Try using new bras/washing powders.
2007-01-21 05:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the causes could be: infection, dry skin, psoriasis, or maybe an allergy (fabric, detergent, or dyes)
If you want to find out if allergy is the problem you could have patch testing done by your dermatologist.
I have a suggestion for you that might make your problem easier to deal with. Take a little bit of mineral ice and mix it with a hypoalergenicskin skin lotion. Apply the mixture to your nipple. It will sting a little bit at first, but within a couple of minutes your nipple will feel numb and the itching won't bother you for at least a half an hour. Start off with very little mineral ice in your mix and then gradually add more in order to increase the effectiveness. DO NOT apply the mineral ice without diluting it first...it won't damage you, but will have you hopping around because of the sting.
Avoid hydrocortizone for long term use...it can cause thinning of the skin...which isn't good.
2007-01-21 05:41:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several diseases which cause random itchiness. The most serious of these being Parasitic Necrotising Urticaria. Less serious but still possibly fatal is Terminal Cerebral Anoxic Urticaria which not only causes random itchiness but in later stages causes convulsions, coughing fits, pain when passing water, blurred vision and excess nasal mucous secretion. Despite its name, this is only terminal in 90% of cases. Good luck.
2016-03-29 07:40:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you run? My nipples itch/tingle after a run and for a few days after which is a massive problem as am training for half marathon so running every day...so suffer every day. I'm using vaseline on them or baby oil gel (and, yes I do have a good sports bra)...my advice is to stop with the hydrocortisone as this could make them more sensitive...try gels or vaseline and if all else fails tell your friends about the problem so they don't react when you have a good old self-grope...
2007-01-21 06:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by Rocket 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try getting a second opinion. From your OBGYN or general practitioner and also a dermatologist. I had a problem with a patch of skin that was itching but it was discolored and itched because it was precancerous. If you have no discoloration I would assume it is not that. Ever thought of trying an antifungal? My dr said that when cortisone doesnt work he usually tries an antifungal cream for itching and irritation.
2007-01-21 05:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by Farah G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did this start after child birth? If it did, the case is similar to my wife's. Doc gave her Arsenicum Albus 200 one dose and thereafter Phophorus 200 for a week and then Aconite. It still persisted and she was given Belladona 200 it still persisted and finally she was given sulf 200 on empty stomach. Just one dose and she became ok!! Wonders of Homeopathy I don't believe it...such small and sweet tasting harmless medicine can do such wonders!!
2007-01-24 04:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by Prophet of disaster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the nerve is damaged slightly, or something. That is that perhaps the fault is not with the nipple and it is not actually itching but your brain is sensing that it is. Anyway I hope it gets better soon whatever the problem.
2007-01-21 05:38:12 · answer #7 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be your hormones or something you eat. You should go to a dermatologist and if they still don't know they can refer you to a different specialist. Keep track each time you notice it itching really bad. Write down what you have eaten or taken. See if there is any connection.
2007-01-21 05:27:43 · answer #8 · answered by julieg_68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is questionable. Some think just dry skin. Try sensitive skin lotions in the meantime, while you ask another MD or search the web for health information at places such as WebMD.
Good luck.
2007-01-21 05:26:35 · answer #9 · answered by anything-goes-witha-smile07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know i know use thatbreast feeding cream that is in a purple tube it works great i have the same problem crazy hah if you can fing that then use a and baby butt cream im telling you it is better then any perscription good luck i know how bad it sucks
2007-01-21 05:26:57 · answer #10 · answered by 1401 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋