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I am breast feeding 2 wk old little one. and my breast are starting to itch on the under side of my breast. not the nipple but my skin on my breast.?

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Call your OB: Congratulations on breastfeeding. It is possible that a skin rash, including a yeast infection can develop when a large breast and the chest wall are in contact. Your OB can prescribe an ointment for this skin irritation or infection. Using a medication called Nystatin ointment.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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