Nipple eczema

These pictures show eczema of the nipple and surrounding areola. People with this problem usually feel itching or burning and have a red, scaly rash. At first, the rash may be crusty and have small amounts of bleeding (panel A). If it continues, the nipple skin may look dry, thick, and scaly (panel B). This problem is more common in people who had eczema or "dermatitis" in other locations on their body. Sometimes, it can be caused by an allergic reaction to soaps, fragrances, lanolin, or medicines that were put on the nipples.