Flaky peeling nipples!?!?

ecloho

not even so much itchy...but my nipples are always peeling & flaky! When I take my bra off there's all this dead skin

kyrenora

Are you sure it's dead skin? My first thought was that it might be dried colostrum.

ecloho

Hmmm thinking dead skin...I think...I haven't experienced any leakage that I am aware of. It's not so much on the tip of the nip, but around the edges of my aereolas (spelling)

mommy1922

Mine aren't peeling, but they are so DARK! I just looked and OMG, they are CHOCOLATE looking! Lol

alliebarry13

That's def colostrum

celiadever

What are the causes of nipples peeling during pregnancy?

There are many women who notice their nipples peeling in early pregnancy. Instances of nipples peeling in the first trimester are in all probability absolutely normal, especially if they have been caused by hormonal changes. In addition to that, there are several other factors that could lead to a woman’s nipples peeling during pregnancy. Given below are some of the other possible causes of nipples peeling during pregnancy

• At times, the breasts produce and ooze colostrums even before the baby is born. If the colostrums dry up on the nipple, it could lead to nipples flaking during pregnancy, which is not a major cause for concern.
• As the pregnancy progresses, it is natural for the woman to gain weight all over, including the breasts. Due to this the size of the nipple increases, i.e., the nipples get bigger and the skin could develop cracks.
• Hormonal changes lead to several other changes in the body and many women complain that they suffer from dry skin problem, which is one of the most common causes of nipples peeling while pregnant.
  

Nipples peeling during pregnancy can lead to a lot of pain and therefore, this problem should be addressed immediately. The best solution for this is to apply an ointment that contains lanolin.

In case the problem of nipples peeling during pregnancy is quite severe, causing a lot of pain and discomfort, it is important to let a doctor know about it immediately, so that the proper treatment can be followed. Even if the smallest amount of blood is seen from the cracks on the breasts, it is essential to seek immediate medical help.