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My partner pinched my nipple so hard it's a bit cracked at the base and swollen. i've been using neosporin which helped. will it go back to normal??
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Yes: Give it a few days to a week. If severe pain, swelling, pus discharge develops then get checked by your doctor. Good luck
Answered 12/23/2014
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Nipple damage: It will heal completely. Wash it with warm soap and water. Neosporin application will do no harm
Answered 7/6/2016
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