Itchy nipples are a very common manifestation of breast discomfort, which can have an impact on a girl’s life and work. Imagine if the problem of itchy nipples occurs when you are in a non-private space, how uncomfortable is the feeling of not being able to scratch or not scratching and sitting on pins and needles? What causes nipple itching and how does it affect our health? In fact, in the case of clean skin, if the occasional itchy nipples, nipples do not flake, redness and other manifestations, and do not have to worry too much, which is generally due to nipple or areola sweat gland secretions, or clothing irritation caused by. Atopic dermatitis However, if frequent nipple itching occurs, and there is also flaking or redness of the nipple skin, it is time to see a dermatologist. The most common cause of itchy and flaky nipples is eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, which can be interpreted as an allergy-prone body. Dermatologists usually use anti-allergy creams to treat the problem, and the eczema and itchiness can be significantly reduced, and the nipples will return to their original appearance. If the itchy nipples are not due to cleanliness or atopic dermatitis, then there is a rare form of Paget’s disease, which is a rare pre-cancerous condition that is characterized by itching and burning of the nipple, areola, and surrounding skin, oozing of fluid, and flaking of the skin. If you use anti-allergy drugs for more than 2 weeks and the itching and flaking do not get better, you should pay special attention to it! Although only 1.5 to 2.3% of patients with breast cancer also have Peyronie’s disease, the vast majority of patients with Peyronie’s disease are screened for breast cancer after their visit to the doctor. Paget’s disease is uncommon, and many clinical reports indicate that patients are misdiagnosed for an average of 1 year due to a lack of awareness of the disease on the part of both patients and clinicians. How to Diagnose and Treat Paget’s Disease Although rare, the diagnosis of Paget’s Disease is quite simple and easy. A skin scraping of the flaky nipple can be used for pathologic examination, and the initial results can be obtained. In some cases, a small piece of the nipple may need to be removed for further pathologic examination to confirm the diagnosis. If Paget’s disease is detected immediately, most of the patients can be detected and treated at the stage of breast cancer in situ. The treatment of breast cancer is mainly based on surgery, and depending on the results of the surgery, endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or targeted therapy will be used. According to data from the Health Commission, the five-year survival rate of patients with early-diagnosed Paget’s disease can be as high as 98%.