itchy nipple - was annoying, now worrying - any ideas?

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Left nipple has been itchy for two days now. No sign of reddness or a rash, although the itchy area also include a small part of the breast too.
Has anone had any experience of this?

I am in my 40's and don't suffer from anything similar on a monthly basis.
Should I be concerned?

Probably dry skin, but if it carries on do see GP - have you tried creams? I have had occasional itchy nipple/breast and its just been hormonal - but its not constant, or ongoing.

I have this doc said it was exma (sp)he just said to moisteriser on it

Have you changed to bio washing powder recently?

I get this from time to time its usually dry skin and often caused by the fabric in bra especially man made fibres.

Please see your GP- better safe than sorry. Anything odd such as itching, rashes, heat etc should be checked out.

Does taking an anti histamine make it go away?

I occasionally get this, think bra related? I put a litle E45 on it and it goes away. But every time it happens I get worried! Have had tests etc as also had nipple discharge and nothing wrong.

Would second what Cabbage says.

I get this periodically. I mentioned i when I went to see doc about pain in breast too. She said it was due to exzema. However if you are worried get it looked at

Should really get it checked out but my doc told me to switch to non-bio washing detergent and it worked. Always best to have any breast problems checked though, sooner the better.

I get itchy nipples and sore breasts as well. i did ask nurse and she prescribed canesten.

I get it from time to time.