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What Causes Redness And Pain In A Man's Nipple?
Question: I am 32 years men , Last night suddenly my left nipple started paining and it’s hard and tip becomes red .. don’t know why it happen .. but it’s still paining little..
Brief Answer:
Topical and oral antibiotic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Perhaps it is a skin and soft tissue infection.
I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin, thrice daily for a week.
In addition,to this you may apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily.You may take an OTC pain killer e.g Ibuprofen, twice daily.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
Topical and oral antibiotic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Perhaps it is a skin and soft tissue infection.
I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin, thrice daily for a week.
In addition,to this you may apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily.You may take an OTC pain killer e.g Ibuprofen, twice daily.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
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