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Cracked Dry Pussing Nipples

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Dr.  Monika Choudhary MD

every one and 1/2 hour as it starts paining. initially nipple got cracked and now i tolerate it and feed ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Monika Choudhary ( OBGYN)
Dr. T Chandrakant MD

Hi yes just yesterday my nipples are very sore. I was having a shower and used a rough sponge and maybe I just brushed across the nipples too hard. They are always cracked but never sore. Now in part... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Manisha Jain MD

Hi.. i am currently breastfeeding and its been 17 days.. is there any permanent relief for sore and cracked nipple? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Manisha Jain ( OBGYN)
Dr.  Richa Agarwal MD

Hi Doctor, My wife has feed her 2 month baby from one breast because of cracked nipples pain in other breast. Now breast got engorged . She is much worried.What should her do? thanks in advance ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Richa Agarwal ( OBGYN)
Dr.  Prashant Mahajan MD

Hello Doctor.. My baby is 3 weeks old... my breastfeed is not sufficient for her.. I have sore and cracked nipples.. I can't feed her continuously. Can I switch to formula feed as well as breastfeed.. if ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prashant Mahajan ( Pediatrician)

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Dr.   Jacqueline Brown MD

Yes, I have dry skin, severe dry skin. I haven t noticed any other issues with my breast other than my nipples have cracked on both breast.. I just want a suggestion on a cream that isn t harsh... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jacqueline Brown ( OBGYN)
Dr.  Richa Agarwal MD

I am a breastfeeding mom. My nipples are dry, cracked, flaky and itching horribly. I also secreted ... infection on my nipples. I cannot take fluconazole as I have impaired kidney functions. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Richa Agarwal ( OBGYN)
Dr.  Shailja Puri MD

I have a 5 month old who I breastfeed/pump. Within the last few weeks, my nipples have been so sore to where they actually have cracked and now they are dry like flakes of skin are coming off. I have ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shailja Puri ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
Dr. Vidya Muralidhar MD

I am not pregnant . I have had this problem since puberity. My nipples are cracked and in some of the cracked areas its greenish. can you tell me whats wrong.please. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vidya Muralidhar ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Rishma Lakhani MD

Hi. I m a 19 year old female and I ve had cracked looking nipples for as long as I can remember. I ... looks cracked. What is the cause of this? Is it from birth, and can it be cured? Thanks :)! ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rishma Lakhani ( OB & GYN Specialist)