nipple dry, flaky and sore

I have alot of sensitivity in my left nipple and now it is very dry and flaky. If I peel some of the dry skin away, it will bleed. Is this a sign of breast cancer or something else?

[CCF-RN,MSN-JS]

Dear sugarbaer, This is not a usual sign of breast cancer, and more likely related to a skin condition.  If it has been concerning you and persists, you may want to have it checked out by your health care professional.

[surgeon]

many things can cause what you describe; most are not dangerous. But, depending on what it actually looks like, a form of cancer called paget's disease is a possibility. The only way to find out is to have it checked.