Nipple Itch
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| Name: Nipple Itch |
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| Itchy nipples are a relatively common problem. |
Causes of Nipple Itch
Women with small breasts may go without a bra and their nipples are irritated by clothing moving across them, or a loose fitting bra may constantly move across the nipple irritating it. Other causes include synthetic materials in a bra, allergies to soaps, perfumes and washing powders, and fungal infections such as thrush (common in breast feeding mothers). |
Symptoms of Nipple Itch
Intense itching of the breast nipple(s). |
Tests for Nipple Itch
None normally necessary, unless thrush suspected, when a swab may be taken to identify the responsible fungus. |
Treatment for Nipple Itch
Lanolin and other skin moisturizers, anti-itch creams, antifungal creams if thrush present, or prescribed mild steroid creams. Padding a bra may help small breasted women. An adhesive dressing over the nipple can give quick relief.
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Complications of Nipple Itch of its treatment
None. |
Likely Outcome of Nipple Itch
Very good. |
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