Ceratifika Penyebabnya Jika Puting Breast Terasa Gatal, Bisa Jadi Itu Symptom Menopaus

Illustration of itching in the skin around the breasts. (Pixabay)

JAKARTA - Putings of itchy breasts can be caused by a number of things ranging from dry to signs that a person enters the menopause period, according to health experts.

"It is not uncommon for nipples to become a place for skin inflammation. This skin (part) is thin and prone to drought, low humidity. Stress in any form can trigger itching," said North Carolina dermatologist Beth Goldstein, MD as broadcast by Livestrong, Wednesday (14/9) and reported by Antara.

Sometimes dry skin is related to the underlying conditions such as eczema. Cold and windy conditions can dry a person's skin, as can heating that absorbs moisture from the air, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Taking too long bathing with warm water can be another cause, because hot water can remove natural oils that hydrate the skin.

On the other hand, the cause of itching nipples can also be due to allergic reactions when the skin comes into contact with irritation. Remember, did you recently start using detergents, soaps, lotions, or even start wearing different types of fabrics?

If the skin around the nipples is red, itchy, swollen, scaly or burnt, this may be a case of contact dermatitis, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Another cause of itching nipples is pregnancy. The hormonal shift and skin stretch during pregnancy can make a person more susceptible to itchy and sensitive skin, including in the nipples, according to Ohio medical adviser Kimberly Langdon, MD.

According to him, mild itching during pregnancy is usually nothing to worry about, but pay attention to if itching gets intense, especially when someone tries to sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. This can be a sign of pregnancy collestasis, serious complications that require medical attention.

Menopaus can also make a woman's nipples itching. When the body's hormone levels drop, the skin becomes drier and thinner, making it more susceptible to itching and irritation.

In addition, itchy nipples are usually not a sign of major health problems. But there is a possibility of itchy or scaly breast rash being a sign of certain breast cancer including inflammation breast cancer or Paget disease, notes Dr. Goldstein. This cancer is rare, but if the symptoms of a nipples or breast are not gone, it is important to have it checked.