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What Causes Yellowish Crust On The Nipple?
Alright. I m a 25 year old female. I m not pregnant and I don t have any kids. So there s a yellow crust scab on the tip of my nipples. I ve had this since highschool. Seven years maybe? And it does get cracked too. Someone said it could be thrush? I m not sure. Any ideas?
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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It is possible that this may be either nipple dermatitis which is inflammation/irritation of the skin at the nipples or it maybe impetigo which is a bacterial infection.
Since it has been ongoing for 7 years, you may want to consider having it checked by your doctor for treatment.
Nipple dermatitis would be treated by a change in soaps and detergents along with a steroid cream
Impetigo would require a course of antibiotics.
Some persons need a combination of treatment regimens.
I hope this helps
It is possible that this may be either nipple dermatitis which is inflammation/irritation of the skin at the nipples or it maybe impetigo which is a bacterial infection.
Since it has been ongoing for 7 years, you may want to consider having it checked by your doctor for treatment.
Nipple dermatitis would be treated by a change in soaps and detergents along with a steroid cream
Impetigo would require a course of antibiotics.
Some persons need a combination of treatment regimens.
I hope this helps
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