HELP! My Breasts Itch!

one thing that help has helped me is putting some lansinoh or lamisil(i can't remember exactly but it's something like that). It really helpd to soothe the itch and softened up the nipple area. I used it when I was breastfeeding but have found that it still helps when i occassionally need it.

Get to the doctor ASAP. My mom had those same symptoms and the dr just kept telling her to put cream on it, etc. Anyway long story short, she had breast cancer and by the time they discovered it, it had already spread throughout her body. And prior to their discovery, she had just had a mammogram that came back negative but her breast never stopped itching. GO TO THE DR! Hopefully it's nothing, but if it is something you want them to catch it early enough to treat it. Good luck and I'll be praying for you. I never want another woman to go thru what my mom went thru.

I hope this helps. I too have large breasts. I too have the "itchy" areas. Aveeno has a hydrocortizone cream that I rub on where it itches. It really seems to work. I talked to my gyno about the itching - the first thing she asked was to see my bra - a lot of bra's lock in moisture and could be causing the itching. A couple of years ago I was fitted for a bra and have been using Wacoal bras - a little on the pricey side - but they allow your breast to breathe. She liked the bra. I also told her about the Aveeno and she said if it works, use it. I hope this helps. It is never a bad idea to get it checked out especially since it is in your breast area, but this might get you going on some relief. Good Luck.

Obviously, you know you need to go to the doctor to be 100% sure what is going on. The first thought is that it is Thrush or some other type of fungal infection. This is the more common situation.

However, the worst case scenario is that there is a form of breast cancer that creates a rash. Also there is another form of cancer called Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma that affects the skin, but is a blood cancer. I am living with this and had a 7 inch "rash" on my breast. These cancers can only be detected by biopsy, so PLEASE, go to the doctor and have them check it out. Better safe than sorry, like I was.

Again, I don't want to freak you out, but I want you to take it seriously. Good luck!

H.

hi,thats funny,one of mine did just yesterday-but i did have a new bra on-which seems like the obvious problem,but why just one? since both of yours are, it seems more like it would be related to a skin allergy or sensitivity to something u are wearing,anything new? it could be a hormonal change too tho. make sure u get a good response from your doc u feel is right or get a 2nd opinion! hope u feel better soon!

C., I don't know if my experience will relate at all to yours, but will tell you in case. I have had itching under my (also very large) breasts for some time. I also had a rash that got very sore... looked a little like hives under there.
I tried an anti-itch cream I keep on hand, and it helped keep the itch down, but wasn't as succesful as I would have liked. After some time, I began to notice an odor with the itch, and began trying to think what the odor could mean. Fungus came to mind so I decided to just try a little of the fungus cream I use on my feet to see how it would work. Got rid of the itch and rash almost immediately! I'm finding that if I use just a tiny amount of that cream on a weekly basis, I'm not having the problem like I used to have. I don't know how that might work in the areola area, but it probably wouldn't do any harm to try it.

That happens to me sometimes in the winter when I have dry skin. Try some super-moisturizing lotion (any brand will do, as long as it's for severly chapped/dry skin--I like Gold Bond or Aveeno); that always works for me!

J.

Just a thought, but certain kinds of fabrics in the bras you wear might be causing an allergic reaction. Even the laundry soap can do it with material so close to you skin. You could be wearing too small of a bra that is causing an irritation. Only your doctor could tell you what is really going on though. If you go to your family doctor he can check it out and know of the urgency and then get you in to a specialist faster than if you tried calling yourself.

Good luck

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Not saying you have this but, just want you to go to your doctor and be aware!!! It can be something else... You need to have your self checked to rule this out!!!!

I my self am a cancer survivor and just want to be of help!!!

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It could be nothing and then it could be something. I had the same thing but it was both of my breasts were peeling. I had it looked at and it turned out to be nothing. The concern is when one breast is peeling and the other is not regardless if they are both itching. Don't wait. When one breast is doing different than the other, it can be a sign of breast cancer. Don't wait.

My first thought was yeast,especially if it is VERY itchy, and has any cracks. an inexpensive salve for bacteria or yeast on skin is Tea Tree Oil. Stops the itch too! I'd be careful with hydrocotizone creams, which can thin the skin .

I use raw virgin coconut oil on my skin, all over after a bath, for a wonderful, natural, rich lotion, that sinks in fast and smells good. It replaces the natural acid base that soap removes. It's less expensive than "lotions" and has NO added parabens which are estrogenetic or any other additions.

Hi Christy.

I have asked the same question with no response before, so checked to see if anyone answers you. My doctor just said to put lotion on my nipples. Sometimes it is the sides of my breasts that itch and it is major itching. I also have a crust on my nipples that I swear reminds me of dried milk, but I haven't breat fed in 7 years. Every other woman I've asked has not experienced this. If you get any good info, please let me know.

Hi C. -

You need to get to a doctor quickly. It may be nothing but there are other things that are more serious, especially if your breasts become hot to touch or scaly.

C.

it may be thrush. you can get some over the counter anti yeast cream like monistat and try that , or you can try the natural yeast remedies . pat your nipples with a white vinegar/ water solution and let dry two to three times a day. Eat plenty of plain , living yogurt, cut down or cut out sugar , especially juice, and take some good pro-biotcs every day for a couple of months! you should get some relief within 24-48 hours if it is thrush. if it isn't it could be dry skin, hormonal changes or liver stagnation . I know money is tight but if you need to, please give this amazing woman a call, She is an affordable, accupuncturist, and this is right up her alley!

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I have had this alot of times. I don't know if it is a type of yeast infectionn or what but it is awful. I have used the yeast creams and hydrocotisone cream to make it go away and they worked.

I had that during pregnancy, and occasionally during ovulation now... maybe you are having hormonal changes? Try using some Eucerin cream or Aquaphor. Both are really rich and moisturizing without perfumes... Since you said you have large breasts, it could also be the weight stretching your skin, so maybe try a different bra. Maybe a sports' bra. If your family doc is good, he/she could probably help you out and let you know if more specialized advice is warranted. Just ask lots of questions! Good luck!

I have eczema and the patches that normally show up on my arms and legs can also show up on my nipples. They itch like crazy and it can be difficult to relieve. My dermatologist looked at it, and he said that it was "nipple eczema". I used topical corticosteroid cream, like hydrocortisone. Over the counter strength may not work, and a doctor prescribed cream like fluocinonide or triamcinolone may be needed. Lots of lotion to keep the area from getting dry is also important.
Good luck!

Hi,
It may be thrush. Ask the pharmacist if there is an over the counter anti fungal she could recommend. It might tide you over until you get to see your doc. Good luck !

Hey C. -

You don't say how old you are, but with two teenagers, you're likely to be old enough to have had a baseline mammogram -- so, you definitely want to get in and see you doc (whoever you can see first) and get a mammo. That will rule out anything sinister.

The most likely issue, though, is a skin condition. Thrush, maybe -- but it can also be a hormonal issue brought on by normal changes, or it can be simple weather-related dryness. I go through this every winter where my boobs itch like crazy -- try using Sarnac (most large drug stores carry it) which is a lotion that contains menthol and camphor, and it a wonder for relieving itchiness without meds. Also try to avoid really hot showers as hot water dries the skin.

Good luck!

J.

I had this happen to me and it drove me CRAZY!!! I did some internet research and came up with the fact that this can happen to some people because of yeast (even without a vaginal yeast infection).

I started taking a product called "Yeast Cleanse" by Solaray (they sell it at the Vitamin Shoppe or vitaminshoppe.com). After a bit, the itching went away. Heavenly RELIEF. When I finished the bottle I stopped taking the pills, and unfortunately, the itch usually comes back after a while. I start taking the pills again, and the itch goes away, so I'm sure my self-diagnosis is correct. I find that once the itching stops I can cut the dose (3 tablets twice a day) in half (just take it once a day).

FYI, I remember that there was another, very serious condition with similar symptoms (though I don't remember the details), so if this (or the anti-fungal cream recommended by someone else) doesn't work, you should definitely have it checked out by a doctor.

Good luck!