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I am breastfeeding for 3mos now and my left breast particularly the areola- is peeling and somewhat itchy. what could it be?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cracked nipple: your nipple is probably irritated from Breast feeding. Youight want to apply a lotion, called lanolin lotion to help preventing cycling and bleeding from the nipple

Dr Veres and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/1/2015

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A member asked:

I am breastfeeding for 3mos now and my left breast particularly the areola- is peeling and somewhat itchy. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Dr Veres and 2 doctors agreed

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