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What Causes Itchy Nipple And Hyper Pigmentation Of Skin?
Question: Hi, I am suffering from nipple itching not every time for one Time in a,month or very rare and also my skin colour is turning in to black why I should do now? Previously also I have skin,elergy
Brief Answer:
It appears to be eczema of the skin of the nipple.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Health care Magic.
I am Dr. Shama and I will be answering your question.
From the history you have provided it appears like you are probably having eczema or dermatitis of the skin of the nipples. Though this commonly occurs in females, this can also occur in males.
The color change in the skin of the nipple is because of pigmentation caused by scratching.
The use of moisturizing creams and anti-allergic drugs will provide symptomatic relief.
However if the symptoms persist and if there are any changes like lump or ulcer in the area, this requires examination by a general surgeon.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Please do write back to me for further questions.
Thank you
It appears to be eczema of the skin of the nipple.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Health care Magic.
I am Dr. Shama and I will be answering your question.
From the history you have provided it appears like you are probably having eczema or dermatitis of the skin of the nipples. Though this commonly occurs in females, this can also occur in males.
The color change in the skin of the nipple is because of pigmentation caused by scratching.
The use of moisturizing creams and anti-allergic drugs will provide symptomatic relief.
However if the symptoms persist and if there are any changes like lump or ulcer in the area, this requires examination by a general surgeon.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Please do write back to me for further questions.
Thank you
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