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Dryness and cracks on nipples

2017-07-23 05:17:17
I am experiencing dryness and cracks on my nipples from a few weeks. sometimes they hurt and bleed. I started applying boroline/lotions. so now its better. but i want to know why is this happening? because it never happened in the past.
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Use nipcare care ointment for the cracks. And also coconut oil to get over with the dryness.

Answered2017-07-23 06:11:04

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