Itchy Breasts, that bleed and hurt?

Question

both my breasts are very itchy, they also have these sores on them that bleed, now i have bought new bras, new detergent, saw my doctor and nothing. my breasts also are slowly swelling. they are very tender but extermely itchy. i barely wear a bra anymore (mainly for work and in public, but even then i can get away with out one.) please help. im desperate

do you think it could be something serious, is there something that i can look up that it could be? has anyone had this before or am i alone here?

i dont use any enlarging creams, not bleeding from the nipples but from sores all over them. i can wear v necks or else you see these chicken pox like bloody scabs

i dont think its dryness or allergies, ive switched to hypoallergenic everything. and ive had this since end of august

also when i go to the doctor, should that my nipples are always hard be a problem too?

i never changed anything until i saw him that was his only reccomendation change soaps, detergents, and so on. but before that i never did, and always wore the same scent, did my laundry the same nothing changed.

plus i know im not preg.

Answer 1

You need to see another doctor. The itchy could be allergy-related, or even just dry skin (I get that, esp. in the winter, and it drives me CRAZY). The tenderness and swelling? Any chance you are pregnant? Close to that time of the month? But open sores are never a good thing. If your doctor can't help, ask another doctor.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I would suggest only taking luke warm showers for one thing. (only pat dry with a towel) After the shower try putting on some Eucerin or body oil. Try wearing a loose fitting sports bra (wash this with unscented laundry detergent NO FABRIC SOFTENERS) and get some 12% lactic acid lotion. They sell it in some stores now without a prescription. You can also get it online. Doctors will always tell you this. However, don't use the lactic acid if you have open sores on your breasts. Get some lanolin. I know it sounds silly as usually nursing mothers use it, but its an ointment that will protect and heal the wounds.

Answer 4

try not to shower/bathe in hot water, can strip the skin of it's natural oils. get a thick unscented cream to use everytime you get of of the shower/bath. buy bras that feel comfortable, try them on before you buy. Don't set the bra too tight, but a little loose. to give you breathing room, and so it won't rub on your skin, irritating it. if you don't see any kind of results, i suggest you go back to the doctor and insist for help, and maybe a prescribed cream that will help.

Answer 5

Go to another doctor. I recommend a dermatologist. I hope you will find some relief. Best wishes.

Answer 6

You may have let someone with herpes 'finish' on your boobs, or you may be pregnant, or you may have body lice, or-if you had measles as a kid-this could be shingles, or you may be allergic to a new deoderant, or perfume. Get to a doctor, and demand some tests.

Answer 7

you need to go back to the doctor. are they bleeding because you're scratching them? as for the tenderness... have you considered pregnancy?

Answer 8

Consult some other good doctor.

Answer 9

bleeding from nipples is really bad. sometimes they itch just from dryness. have you tried cortisone? are you using an enlarging cream?

Answer 10

Find a good Dermatologist.