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I went swimming a couple of days ago and after a while in the water my right nipple started to sting. The pain went away after a couple of hours but when I took a shower it started to sting again. The pain went away but came back when I took a shower the next day. I also noticed the edge of the nipple was darker and looked like it was a scab. I am 22 years old and not pregnant.
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Hi i'm Emily i'm 13 and just got from the beach but when I was in the ocean my nips hurt like hell but the pain was still there after I got out the water but now that i bathed and washed it with soap the pain soothed down please tell me what it i's.
May 13, 2020 - 4:42pmThis Comment
Same happened to me and I’m 13 too and when I took a shower it still burned
July 12, 2020 - 2:23pmThis Comment
Hi Emily
As suggested below, you may have "surfer's nipple" (you don't have to be surfing to get it). Nipples can get aggravated by a combination of the water, salt, and swimsuit material chafing the skin.
Taking a shower after helps (as you noticed) and using an oil like evening primrose oil on the affected area. Using a body oil before you head into the ocean may also help.
Best,
May 14, 2020 - 9:55amSusan
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This is most likely caused by sand in the clothing rubbing against your nipple thus causing minor cuts.
July 15, 2017 - 4:42amThis Comment
This is called Surfers nipples I'm a 15 year old male and I have the same issues I may be a little late but I decided to Google it after I went to the beach today it's called Surfer nipples
July 13, 2017 - 5:38pmThis Comment
me too but just my left breast. its either irritation from bra friction or some sort of infection reacting to the salt water.
i have a history with my left breast, cancer scare and uber sensitive
July 6, 2017 - 4:52amThis Comment
I had the same thing on holidays during the Summer, it never happens in swimming pools just the sea.
January 5, 2016 - 3:14amThis Comment
Same
June 12, 2020 - 5:20pmThis Comment
Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Some of the causes of Nipple pain can be hormonal, an injury to the breast, dry skin and many other conditions. If the pain continues more then a week, It's important to see a doctor and explain your symptoms.
Best,
Daisy
September 10, 2012 - 7:34amThis Comment