Some women may have complaints about itching and burning in the nipples, which can be caused by various factors.
Why nipples burn - the main reasons
- Thrush on the nipples , which will be characterized not only by the itching and burning of the nipples, but also redness, peeling, erosions on the nipples and the skin around them. Most often occurs when a violation of the rules of hygiene of the nursing mother.
- Pregnancy, during which the first trimester begins preparation of the mammary glands to produce milk, and a woman can feel pain, a feeling of bursting in the chest and a burning sensation in the nipples when touched, which disappears in the second trimester.
- Inflammatory diseases of the mammary gland (mastitis), in which there is not only burning nipples, but also pain in the chest, redness of the skin, fever. Often observed because of lactostasis and infection in nursing mothers.
- Breast cancer . The feeling that a woman has nipples is often one of the first signs of breast cancer. Such symptoms are possible and with the infiltration of the gland by metastases from other organs.
- Dehydration of the body, in which burning occurs due to increased dryness and irritability of the skin.
- Allergic reactions, especially for hygiene products or detergents, when in contact with which there are pruritus, burning of the skin, rashes like a hives.
- Renal failure, due to which the skin is irritated by the products of excretion. Also, skin irritation is possible with an increase in the level of bilirubin (different kinds of jaundice).
- Incorrectly matched or synthetic underwear, which irritates the nipples.
Treatment of burning in the nipples is the elimination of the cause that caused this symptom, but since the appearance of itching may be a symptom of a serious illness, self-medicate or use cosmetic products without examination by a doctor is not recommended.