What Causes Prominent Veins On Breasts?

Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2014

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Thu, 20 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : What does it mean when the veins on the breasts are prominent and the nipples are itchy?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
EXPLAINED BELOW

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
At times, due to hormonal influence, during certain phases of the menstrual cycle, the breasts may get engorged resulting in prominent veins and sensitive nipples.
Nipple sensitivity maybe due to intense sexual stimulation, cold weather, irritable fabric of the brasserie, etc.
It can itch due to extreme dryness, and lack of moisturization.
Try applying Lanolin on the nipples.
At times, an infection might be preceded by itching.
Prominent veins and itchy nipples are non specific symptoms - please upload pictures of the areas, or more details about the condition.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (13 minutes later)

What would the areola shrinking/shriveling have to do with?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HORMONES OR A MASS.

Detailed Answer:
It could be a mass beneath the nipple causing prominent veins and itching.
ALternatively, could again be a hormonal effect.
Upload pictures if possible.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar