thread: itchy nipple driving me insane!!!!

  1. #1
    Registered User

    Nov 2007
    Tasmania
    759

    itchy nipple driving me insane!!!!

    I have developed an itch on my right nipple, can't see any thing other than a little dry skin around the aerole(Sp?) it is really itchy and takes a lot of will power not to scratch at it, I don't use soap on it when I wash and make sure I dry it properly any ideas on what it could be or suggestions for itch relief would be greatly appreciated.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    Werribee, Vic
    618

    i don't have any idea what it could be Allie. But I always swear by Tea Tree oil antiseptic cream for anything itchy. I imagine you should get it checked out if it doesn't go away.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Feb 2008
    Country Victoria
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    yeah i got no idea what it could be either. Do u were lacey bra's? this might be causing some irritation. It sounds like a skin irritation of some sort. Try massaging some baby oil or vitamin e cream into the area and leave it uncovered to dry. It might help if u get the area less dry. If it doesnt seem to get better, go see ur gp. sorry i couldnt help any further.

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Sep 2004
    Sydney's Norwest
    4,954

    Itchy nipples are very common in pregnancy. As you are already not using soap you are one step closer to getting better. You can try putting a little lansinol on your nipples to stop them from getting dry. I suffered somethig shocking in my pregnancies. Itching till I bled. Bad I know.

    Goodluck and I hope you find some relief soon.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Nov 2005
    Ontario, Canada
    1,624

    I got yeast infections on my nipples occasionally during pregnancy and breastfeeding, which were VERY itchy and kind of burning. You can ask your doctor what he/she thinks. Anti-fungal cream will fix that. If it's an ongoing problem, eat more yogurt, and/or take acidophilus tablets or drops.

  6. #6
    nelle2503 Guest

    Hi,

    I have had itchy nipples also - off and on. Sometimes I have noticed they are a bit crusty othertimes they are a little red but otherwise they look quite normal.

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