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Nipple eczema
I am suffering with severe itching around my nipples since few days. The area remains dry despite moisturizing regularly. I am in my first trimester of pregnancy (3rd month). I am residing in a dry area since some time if that could have trihgered it. Suffered from eczema in same area in 2013. Pl advice how to treat safely
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Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.
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Dr. Vidushi Sawhney
Gynecologist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hi
U cn try cocoa butter , bio oil fr dryness
But to gv a complete opinion examination is important
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consult gynecologist
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Use lanolin based ointment for local application on nipples
Quadraderm ointment Three times a day for 2 weeks
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Avoid sweating and use cotton braziers
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If still no relief try Candid B ointment
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