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My left nipple gets dry and sometimes dry thing come off , no puss or bleeding .what can do about, i tried put antibacterial oint.can i put vase daily?

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Dr. Aaron Roland answered

Try vaseline: or 1% hydrocortisone ointment. If this persits, however, see your doctor. Rarely a scaly nipple can represent serious disease (though VERY unlikely in a 29 year old)

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

My left nipple gets dry and sometimes dry thing come off , no puss or bleeding .what can do about, i tried put antibacterial oint.can i put vase daily?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aaron Roland answered

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