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What Causes Dry, Itchy Brown Flaky Skin On Both The Areolas?

Posted on Thu, 28 Apr 2016

Question: Hi, I have dry flaky brown skin on both the areolas. This itching started almost 4 months back and skin flakiness is from 1 month almost. I feel slight tingling sensation in nipples when touched. Can you help me about my issue

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
please provide more information, apply good moisturisers

Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome to health care magic , I share your concern and I will try to help you out in best los way.

here, I will be requiring more information for better assessment like
Since how long you are having this problem?
Have you seen any doctor or ordered any investigation?
Are you married or having children ?
Is there any history of discharge either milk, pus or blood?
Are you having pain on touch?

Please upload photos if possible.

I would advise you to apply any good moisturisers and don't touch it.
You can take anti allergic drug like levocetirizine or fexofenadine group of drugs if itching is unbearable.

Please write back to me with these details, so that I will be able to tell you more precisely.
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (11 minutes later)

Hello Doc,
This problem is from last 4 months (Itching near areola both breasts)
Dry skin is from last 1 month after i scratched it because of unbearable itching
I have undergone health checkup (Excluding breast examinations) a month back. My vit D and B12 LEVELS WERE LESS so i am taking the supplemnts.
I am not married. There is no discharge. no pain

I am applying coconut oil from last 5 days slight relief in itching but flacking still persists and skin around upper part of areola has turned more brown (after i scratched)

please advice

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Anti allergic drug with local application of moisturisers

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome again and thanks for the details.

Looking at your detailed description, it seems to be related to local allergy or atopic dermatitis.
In my opinion anti allergic drug like levocetirizine with local application of moisturiser will definitely help you.

Don't scratch it much, continue with supplements vitamin B 12 and Vitamin D.

If it doesn't improve in a day or two than I would advise you to consult nearest general surgeon for physical examination of breast to rule out any underlying lump and/ if required a mammography.

Hope I could answer your question, please feel free to ask if you have any more queries.

Best wishes

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee