My nipple feeling itchy this few days,what would cause this?!

My nipple feeling itchy this few days,what would cause this?

I feel itchy around my nipple,which i haven't faceany of this prob before..What would cause it?and does it mean i need any medical check up?

1 week ago
it's not cracking by the way...and i did go to gym exercise last few days which i never do for years ...LOL...

and please only answer if u know why not just a simply eww,that's doesn't help and very annoying....

your nipples are itchy, scaly and cracked, you probably have eczema. The itching can make this an embarrassing condition. It occurs mainly in women in their late teens, and usually affects both nipples. It may be only on the nipple, or may affect the flatter area surrounding the nipple (the areola). A steroid cream from your doctor will deal with it. Your doctor will check that it is not scabies, which can cause a similar appearance.

‘Jogger’s nipple’ is another possibility. This is caused by friction from clothing, especially during long-distance running. Protect your nipples with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or surgical tape (Micropore, from pharmacies) before exercising. A silk running vest is less abrasive than synthetic fibres.

Very rarely, eczema of a nipple can signal a cancerous growth beneath. This is uncommon, but it is why you should see your doctor if you have eczema on only one nipple. It occurs mainly in middle-aged or elderly women. It is not usually itchy, but there may be a pricking or burning feeling