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Areola had dry flaky and cracked skin
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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Nipple dermatitis can happen during breastfeeding. It is easily treatable. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment
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Dr. Mitali Sethi
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Aligarh
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.
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Dr. Vashishth Gurjar
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Palanpur
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.
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Nope,
Specific treatment available for complete cure
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Khanna
It's Dermatitis
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
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.
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Don't worry, specific medication will improve condition.
Kindly consult online for proper assessment and detailed prescription.
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Dr. Peerzada Ashraf
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Srinagar
Use dermaseal cream for sometime..if not improved consult online
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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.
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