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Itchy nipples develoved brown scabs

2017-08-07 23:00:58
I have been having itchy nipples for the past 2 days and I have looked and found brown scabbing on them, they are also painful
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Must be due to dryness of skin. Use moisturiser or nipple crack cream n see. If doesnt resolve , consult a breast surgeon or general surgeon
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consult breast surgeon after trying cream

Answered2017-08-09 19:12:30

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