A female asked:
i am not breast feeding or pregnant and i have no children. i am 16 and my left nipple feels like it is on fire. i tried lotion and it made its worse.
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Dr. Satish Sundar answered
34 years experience Pediatrics
May be infection: Please have it seen by a doctor. Sometimes superficial infections and irritation may need to be treated.
Answered on Feb 20, 2015
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