 [ Symptoms ] what is the treatment for osteoporosis and can osteoporosis be prevented [ Disease ] sorry you are going through this but you may be encouraged to learn you are not alone and would you believe the most likely culprit for your symptoms is simply dry skin many women occasionally suffer from very painful nipples due to dry skin often the tips of the nipples turn a very angry red too try applying some hand lotion to see if it helps usually moisturizing for a few days clears up this situation obviously if the situation gets worse instead of better or if you start experiencing a discharge from the nipple a rash that spreads fever or any other new symptoms then it is time to seek medical attention but i have a hunch you are suffering the bane of dry nipples it is unbelievable how painful this condition can be wishing you well