why I have itchy nipple?

[worried1015]

I'm very worried... my nipples, especially my right nipple is very itchy. Besides itchiness, i also noticed a very small amount of yellow discharged which dries up quickly on my bra. Can someone help me? Can someone tell me what are the causes of this... Thank you very much

[Kali_L]

I felt the same way during my pregnancy.

[katefs]

Hi.. I know that it's been 6 years since this post has been posted but I have been having the same issue. May I know if you still have the same problem?

[worried1015]

I'm not pregnant and never get pregnant before... I didnt try anything to relieve the itchiness, I shall try the lotion that u have mentioned. I didnt go and see any doctor, should i go and see a doctor? Is my condition serious or pathogenic? I'm having my exam next week, so i think i would go and see doctor after 2 weks... Is it ok?? Furthermore, I will have have the discharged when there is itchiness, but there is no itchiness, there will no discharged. I have this itchiness once a week... Is this serious? I'm very scared...

[GRose]

Are you pregnant or have you been pregnant? That could explain the discharge.

Have you tried moisturizing your nipples with a fragrance free lotion or maybe even Vaseline? Even if you aren't pregnant there is a cream called lanisoh (sp?) by lanolin, it is for breastfeeding mothers but it could work for you too. It is for dry cracked nipples, it comes in a very small bottle, look in the baby care isle.