Left nipple–areola itching for about 1 month Redness and dryness around the left areola Skin feels wrinkled, thickened, and lumpy/hard around the areola (surface level) Burning sensation on touching the areola Increased nipple sensitivity Pin-prick / needle-like pain, especially: after removing a bra sometimes even without touching Pain feels superficial, not deep inside the breast Symptoms reduce during sleep No relief despite using Cetaphil moisturizer No bra wires; even soft bras trigger discomfort Occasional underarm discomfort on the same (left) side when touched No nipple discharge No bleeding, crusting, or open sores No fever No rapidly spreading redness No known trauma Age: 19 Has PCOS Symptoms seems worse around mid cycle