2 months ago my right nipple became very itchy. It feels like the itch is deep inside and scratching provides no relief. I also have some sores on my areola looks like psoriasis, but they do not itch.
I tried to use a numbing (orajel type) cream to stop the itch, it did not help. I tried treatment at home before seeing the dr.
Week 1 – Canesten topical treatment – no change
Week 2 – Corticosteroid cream – no change
Week 3 – Antibiotic cream – no change, breast now larger then 3 weeks ago
Week 4 – Dr.’s appt with locum, they suspected fungal infection, did skin scraping and gave me Loprox topical treatment.
Week 5 – no change
Week 6 – no change – Started Doxycycline for other reason
Week 7 – no change – Diflucan pill
Week 8 – no change, fungal scrapings back, nothing growing.
Week 9 – appt with regular dr. They feel topical treatments will not help. Dr, unsure of what is going on. Thought maybe Inflammatory BC but breast is not red or inflamed. Referral to general surgeon who deals with breast cancer.
How can I stop the insane itchy….? Is this something I should worry about? What questions I should be asking when I see the surgeon?