Hormonal changes associated with menopause can cause dry skin and itchiness and, if you already have eczema, the changes can exacerbate your condition. It would still be a good idea to check with your doctor, especially when the breast area is involved and when you have not had a previous history of eczema.

Itchiness and rash on one or both breasts can also be symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), which has very few other symptoms until it is already at advanced stages. A mammogram can conclusively diagnose or exclude out IBC, but must be ordered by your physician.

If it is eczema, your physician or dermatologist will be able to recommend treatments to alleviate the itching.
Source(s):
http://www.ibcresearch.org/
http://www.my-menopause-symptoms.com/Itchy_Skin_Eczema.html

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