Painful Boobs

gurl
So, i once read a comment about how someone used chapstick on their nipples to keep them soft & moistured. I tried it last night because mine sometimes get dry? But it seemed to actually work because i woke up this morning and they feel soft. For about three weeks ive been getting constant pains in both breasts (i have about 3-4 cysts) & the skin has been peeling. I did have my period during that time as well but the pain hasnt subsided (yes im making a doctors appointment) just wondering if anyone else knows what it could be? The pain is only in my nipples and not any other area of my breast. Its constant and kind of unbearable. Thanks if anyone has advice!