Posted: 03/20/07 - 15:47 Post subject: Pierced & itchy nipples
I had my nipples pierced over 5 months ago and about 3-4 weeks ago, I experienced itchy nipples. My right one is more prominant than the other one. I have not changed any soaps or detergents and what-not. The only thing I have changed is my piercings from what I was pierced with to new ones. My left nipple itches, but like I said, my right one is predominantly more itchy than the left. There is no history of breast cancer in my family; and I have worked in the medical field for 14 years now & have not heard of this symptom to be a sign of breast cancer or anything. There are no lumps or bumps or redness or any abnormalities to my breasts or nipples. This just has me a little concerned and worried. Should I be concerned or should I just go and have it checked by my doctor? I am only 35; 36 this September, so I am not due for a mammogram for a few years. If you could please help me with this or if there is someone out there that has experienced this, and has gotten checked and had nothing to worry about, let me know!! Thank You!!
Posted: 04/15/07 - 14:11 Post subject: itchy nipples post-piercing
Yes, the itchy feeling can just be a sign of healing. I had my nipples pierced in early December and after about 10 days I noticed they were quite itchy. This lasted for at least another 10 days. Then it started to go away and be replaced with a pulling sensation. My piercer advised me to switch from horseshoes to straight barbells. I then had itchy nipples again at just after a week. Each time I changed jewelry (had to a 2nd time due to the barbells being too short and loosing the balls in the flesh) I get itchy feelings.
I also experienced this when healing ear piercings... for me, it's usually the most sensitive body parts that itch the most when healing a piercing.
I wouldn't worry about it.
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