A 37-year-old member asked:
what are the breastfeeding implications if you have nipple candidiasis?
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Dr. Ronda Dennis-Smithartanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Sore cracked nipples: Candida can cause thrush (baby's mouth), and may make your nipples very sore, and more likely to crack and bleed. Sore nipples may make you reluctant to nurse, which will reduce your milk production. Candida thrives in warm, dark, moist places-exactly the environment in your bra! avoid occlusive nursing pads, air your breasts, and apply the antifungal cream recommended by your doctor.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What can be done to treat acne on the face, chest, and shoulders?
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Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Acne Therapy: Acne treatments work by reducing oil production, speeding up skin cell turnover, fighting bacterial infection, reducing the inflammation or doing all four. With most prescription acne treatments, you may not see results for four to eight weeks, and your skin may get worse before it gets better. There are topicals like ziana and epiduo and oral medication like solodyn (minocycline). See your dermatologist.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What are the health differences between bottle feeding and breast feeding?
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Dr. Scott Welkeranswered
General Surgery 27 years experience
Breast fed is best: For many many reasons! www.Lalecheleague.Org/nb/nbbenefits.Html has a great explanation. On the other hand bottle feeding is ok and you shouldn't fee lguilty if you are unable to breast feed.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Can I exercise and lift weights if I am breastfeeding?
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Dr. Jennifer Frankanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Breastfeeding shouldn't inhibit you from exercising or lifting weights.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How can I avoid putting pressure on my arm and prevent breast lymphedema?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Isobeanswered
Phlebology 54 years experience
General care: Lymphedema of the arm is seen following breast procedures (axillary dissection, radiation), and avoiding putting pressure on the arm doesn't prevent the swelling. Avoid scratches, injury of the arm that can result in infection and further damage of the lymphatics. Seek help of a lymphedema trained physical therapist for specific advice.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
I have started feeling growth under my right nipple for the last one and half year when toucvhed it pains sharpely. There is no oain wothout touching
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Dr. Nicholas Martinanswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
MALE OR FEMALE ?: Males can convert testosterone to estrogen, especially if they have stored fat.This estrogen can stimulate the male breast to hypertrophy state with pain. Females can have blocked ducts, cysts, tumors and over stimulation with especially during puberty.
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