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What can cause a peeling, leaking nipple?
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Many things: Your doctor can help you with this. If you have been lactating due to childbirth it is easy to get irritations, plugs, yeast, and reactions to the pumping machine for the baby bottles. See your doctor for help with your specific issues.
Answered 9/16/2013
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