Itchy breasts problem… can this be serious?

hortense · Silver Member Joined: 21 Nov 2002 Posts: 269

Hello. I have one problem - I’ve had really itchy breasts lately. I’ve first started feeling it about two weeks ago. I have to mention that I do have quite large breasts (if that info helps). Also, I don’t believe that cause is washing powder or allergy on material - I’m always using the same washing powder (not only for breasts) and so far I’ve no other part of my body is itchy. What could be the cause?? What can I do about it???

noto · Newbie Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 17

Well, cause for your problem could be something very simple as mild eczema or more serious like condition known as intertrigo. Intertrigo is much more common for women with large breasts so it could be the cause in your case too. Fortunately, all these conditions are treatable with simple ointments - if these symptoms persist for longer period of time I would suggest you to see your doctor and get a prescription for it.

nmoore · Newbie Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 3

I am 50, have normal size breasts, and the nipples first started itching severely 6 months ago. Now the nipples don't itch too much, however my breasts itch terribly. I can't go a few minutes without trying to scratch them. I've used the same non-allergy detergent, eat healthy, have a glass of wine a night, have a normal sex life with my husband.....nothing out of the ordinary.
Many months ago I received an email that itchy breasts are not recognized by the american cancer society as a cancer symptom AND it is a cancer symptom! My doctor is old fashioned, and has not read the latest literature. I can't find any help. Any recommendations?

N. Moore

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After reading many of the postings, and having gone through a few days of relief, I have concluded that it is our bras causing the itching. I never itched daily but it bothered me enough to google the problem. I read one woman's statement that when she would put on her new bra, she didn't itch but when she put on the old ones she would. I realized that I have the itching with 2 of my old bras. The oldest and the cotton one. Those are the two that have probably shrunk the most. Oprah has said that most women are wearing the wrong size bra. Even if we buy the right size, if you wash and dry them in machines (which I do) they shrink. So, try getting a new bra (in the right size) and hopefully the itching will disappear. If that works, we'll have to stop putting them in the dryer. Good luck.

jrichardson · Newbie Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 1

I have had itchy breast, mainly the top half for two years. I changed all of my bras and I don't put them in the dryer. I use special detergent for allergies. I did find that it was worse with a new bra produced by Victoria Secret made out of a non breathing microfiber. But still with new bras
my breast itch, with or without lotion. I am getting a mammogram next week, so we shalll see if there is something wrong.

itchy in oxford · Newbie Joined: 21 Oct 2008 Posts: 1

I bought a Victoria's Secret gel bra that, after wearing one time, caused me to itch for two weeks and that was while I was taking Benadryl and using cortisone cream! Since then I have purchased two other brands, non-gel, and am currently having the same problem but not as bad. After all the problems with making dog food, and finding melanine in infant formula, I think there might be cause to suspect that something else is an ingredient in the plastic or the latex or polyesters of bras. I have written to TV stations consumer advocates to check into this, but until more women complain nothing will be done. It is not the detergent. It is not the size of the breasts or the bra. This is something in the bras itself, and, in my case, is not brand specific. Keep asking your girlfriends and lets get some answers.

Itchy in Oz · Newbie Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 1

My breasts have been driving me insane for about 6 months. Yes, they are large - DD. The itch started around the nipple but now radiates out all over. The itch can be unbearable and occur during the night or day. It can keep me awake at night. Sometimes I think I could rip my nipples off the itch is so awful! I have seen my doctor and had a mammogram - all is clear. I do get allergies and my doctor thought it must be eczema (which I have had since a baby and am now 40) however I know this is different. There is no dry skin like eczema. The itch is just below the skin.

I live in a humid climate in Australia but the itch didn't go away when I was in snow in New Zealand.

Itchy breasts problem… can this be serious?

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