Areola had dry flaky and cracked skin

2025-04-16 10:02:45
I am a breast feeding mum 5 months PP. Just a small are on my areola is dry and flaky. Is it alarming?
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dry, flaky areolas can happen for a few reasons, and it’s good to pay attention to any changes. Common causes include: Possible causes: Dry skin or eczema — especially if you have a history of sensitive or dry skin elsewhere. Contact dermatitis — irritation from soaps, lotions, perfumes, or fabrics. Allergic reactions — to new body washes, laundry detergents, or nipple creams. Paget’s disease of the breast (rare) — if flaking, itching, or redness persists on one nipple with discharge or a lump underneath, this needs medical evaluation.
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Answered2025-04-18 15:34:18

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Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this cracks.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.

Answered2025-04-17 01:08:37

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Use dermaseal cream for sometime..if not improved consult online

Answered2025-04-16 17:05:25

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Its a usual consequence though but it is better to have consultation to know that it have not taken the form of dermatitis/eczema
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It’s better to have online consultation to rule out the cause and have right evaluation and management.

Answered2025-04-17 08:09:12

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This is very common issue faced by many breastfeeding mothers, there is nothing alarming in this.
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Consult your dermatologist or your gynecologist for specific treatment options
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Not an emergency, but need to treat it before you get any secondary bacterial infection.

Answered2025-04-17 07:20:29

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Nope, Specific treatment available for complete cure
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information

Answered2025-04-17 04:55:40

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It's Dermatitis Will improve with medication Consult online for further management

Answered2025-04-17 04:24:25

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Nipple dermatitis can happen during breastfeeding. It is easily treatable. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment

Answered2025-04-17 03:30:35

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Don't worry, specific medication will improve condition. Kindly consult online for proper assessment and detailed prescription.

Answered2025-04-16 17:52:05

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

Answered2025-04-16 16:41:52

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