Why do my breasts feel itchy?

Breast itching is very common. It may be caused by eczema or insufficient qi and blood. Especially now that many women are busy with work and have very little sleep, it can easily lead to insufficient qi and blood over time. Women's breast itching must not be ignored. It is best to check whether it has been caused by contact with allergies. If not, it is best to go to the hospital for a breast examination in time.

Why are nipples itchy?

1. There are many reasons for itchy nipples. Since nipples belong to the liver, the liver is mainly responsible for itchy nipples. The main causes of nipple itching are qi stagnation, blood stasis and qi and blood deficiency. It manifests in women experiencing unbearable nipple itching or pain before, during or after menstruation, which makes them unable to wear clothes. The itching gradually improves after the period ends. This is also called "nipple itching and pain during menstruation."

2. Nipple itching is caused by an allergic reaction to certain materials due to the influence of clothing on the one hand, and by the influence of endocrine system on the other hand. It is generally related to the skin, and occasional itching does not mean any problem.

3. Some people experience mild itching on the nipples, but the itching is tolerable. It is normal when it is not accompanied by a rash and can be relieved by itself.

Chinese medicine prescriptions for treating various nipple itching and pain during menstruation:

1. Chinese patent medicine

① Longdan Xiegan Pills, 6 grams each time, twice a day (suitable for those with excessive fire in the liver meridian).

②Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills, 9 grams each time, twice a day (suitable for those with liver qi stagnation and transformation into fire).

③Guipi Pills, 6 grams each time, 3 times a day (suitable for those with qi and blood stasis).

2. Simple and effective prescription

① 15g each of Cnidium monnieri, Kochia scoparia, and Dictamni, and 30g of Tribulus terrestris.

② 30 grams of gypsum, 15 grams each of Phellodendron chinense and Cortex Moutan. After boiling the water, add a little borneol and fumigate.

③ 15 grams of Tribulus terrestris, 20 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 12 grams each of Gardenia jasminoides, Angelica sinensis, and Sophora japonica, 10 grams each of Dictamni and Gentiana scabra. Decoction in water.

3. Acupuncture

① Ear acupoints: liver, stomach, chest, Shenmen, and endocrine. Choose 2 to 3 acupuncture points each time, or apply pressure with fenugreek seed plaster.

②Body acupoints: Xuehai, Sanyinjiao, Zusanli, Qimen, Tanzhong, Neiguan, Hegu, Neiting, Rugen, Shenmen. Choose 3 to 4 acupoints for acupuncture each time.

How to prevent itchy nipples

Treatment of this disease should start with prevention.

1. Suspected allergic factors should be eliminated, and foreign proteins such as fish and shrimp, and irritating foods such as alcohol and chili peppers should not be eaten; avoid severe scratching and hot water washing, and keep the area clean; do not wear bras made of chemical fiber fabrics, and apply corticosteroid ointment under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Excessive cleanliness will affect the normal physiological needs of the skin, just like soil without fertilizer. Proper hygiene and cleaning will only do the job. The damage to the oil layer on the surface of the skin can also be one of the causes of skin itching. You need to change the cleaning methods and ways. As long as the skin is not too greasy, you will be comfortable.

3. If your stomach function is good, please eat more slightly acidic fruits to help control excessive fat overflow.

4. Secondly, use bath soap that suits your skin type to clean your skin. Do not use shower gel, because shower gel is not suitable for all skin types.

5. If you feel burning, itching, or dull pain in the areola, or even pus or lumps, you should be alert to the possibility of eczematous breast cancer.