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Dry and itchy nipples

2017-05-22 18:09:29
It's been 2 weeks since I'm experiencing severe dryness and flaky like skin only on the nipple area. Have used olive oil and coconut oil for over a week but the problem seems to persist.Its on both the breasts. It is causing a lot of irritating and discomfort and sometimes hurts
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Hi, cause may be the dry skin or allergic reaction.Try with any moisturiser cream and tab.cetriz 10 mg at night for 2 days, if no improvement use calosoft lotion twice daily for 1 week. Meet the Dermatologist if no relief.

Answered2017-05-26 13:36:53

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