Your Breast Itchy? Maybe This Cause

Itching, discomfort, and situations that make you want to keep scratching; have you ever felt all this in the breast area?

Indeed, itchy breasts can be very disturbing. Especially, while doing the activity, being in a public place and you have to hold back to scratch it. It is certainly very annoying.

However, is it normal if the breast feels itchy?

"Women usually feel itchy in the nipple or under the breast. Sometimes it's not just itching, but the burning sensation, "explained Gary Goldenberg, M.D., Assistant Professor of Dermatology, as quoted SELF.

Let's see 5 causes your breasts can feel itchy!

1. Eczema and Psoriasis
   
   Eczema is a condition of chronic disease that can cause the skin to become dry, itchy, and reddish. In some cases it can happen at the bottom of your breast.
   "If the part of the breast is reddish and itchy, eczema could be the cause," explains Jack Jacoub, M.D., Medical Oncologist from the United States.
   In addition to eczema, there is another condition called psoriasis. This disease causes your breast skin to dry and crusty, sometimes even peeling.

2. Soap, detergent, unsuitable fabric type
   
   Your breast skin may be sensitive to something and cause itching. Includes soap, detergent, or bed linen for you to sleep.
   "In fact, even a perfume can be the main suspect of your breast itching if exposed to direct contact," added Dr. Goldenberg.

3. Fungal infections
   
   In general, infection of the fungus often occurs in your vagina. However, do not rule out the infection caused by this fungus occurs at the bottom of your breast.
   "This infection usually occurs when your breasts are too moist which causes the fungus to develop. So make sure to always keep your breasts damp sufficiently and free of sweat, "he explained.

4. You have not washed the bra
   
   How often do you wash your bra? Indeed, ideally washing the bra can be done after 2-3 times wear. However, if you feel excessive sweating, then immediately wash the bra.
   The reason, so that the dirt does not accumulate, then become a hotbed for bacteria that cause your breasts cause itch.
   Keep always clean, huh!

5. The most rare case, because of cancer
   
   Excessive itchy breasts can also be a symptom of breast cancer. Although somewhat rare, according to Dennis Holmes explanation, M.D., Breast Cancer Surgeon, usually other symptoms followed by peeling skin, excessive pain, and sensation of heat.

However, no need to worry because this condition is very rare. However, it could not hurt to immediately consult a doctor if the itch in your breasts seem excessive.

May be useful!