Nipple Eczema Scars

I am about 18 years old and I have unsightly scarring from this problem.

It started back when I was about 10 years old and my nipples would itch. This wasnt any normal itch; it was very severe. I used all kinds of lotions and Cortizone 10. At some point I remember getting very fed up and digging my nails into the flesh, to try and stop the itching. (I was younger and didn't know any better) I also remember the itching dying down after some point, but there was really nothing left of the nipple area, as part of the nipple itself was hanging by a thread, which eventually came off. The other nipple was also left to shreds. (I apologize for the gory details.) I figured it would heal itself at some point and go back to normal.
Over time as I got older, I started noticing the scarring and feeling incredibly  self concious. Ive went to doctors, but they just laugh and turn me away as if my concerns mean nothing to them, because "I'm just a silly teenager".

I do understand that this is not a life or death matter. However, Ive become very frustrated that I have not been taken seriously when I present this problem to these doctors, especially since I act very mature for my age.

So I've come here in search of some real help in correcting this problem that has been haunting me for quite some time.
Please help?

-Keira M.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
In most cases of eczema no one treatment will be effective. Medical research shows that the most effective treatment plan for eczema involves using a combination of therapies to treat the skin and making lifestyle changes(prevention of triggers and application of lots of moisturizers) to control flare-ups. Doing so tends to increase effectiveness and reduce side effects from medications.

I hope it helps. take care and regards.