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I have itchy nipple on my left breast. sometimes it would go flaky. what is it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dry skin: Probably you just have dried skin around the nipple. There are over the counter nipple moisturizers available in the breastfeeding section of the pharmacy. If not improving see a doctor for an exam.
Answered 6/7/2014
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