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I have sensitive tingly/itchy nipples but no sore breast ;what's the cause?

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Dr. Robert Hartman answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Irritant reaction: Itchy nipples can be caused by dryness and frictrion rubbing with exercise. The t-shirt with work-outs causes an irritant reaction due to the sweat. Apply pure vaseline to the areolae prior to the work-outs.

Answered 11/12/2018

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