What Causes Itchy Nipples In A Man?

Posted on Fri, 26 Feb 2016

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Question : What do the symptoms of itchy male nipples suggest?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A local inflammation is likely responsible for nipple itching

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr.Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

Itching on nipples and areola is most likely due to a local cause like either severe dryness/ xerosis, atopic dermatitis/ allergy or rarely due to Mammary paget's disease.

Do you notice any rash?

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