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A member asked:

My areolas are swollen, flaky and moist. my bra keep getting wet and sticking to my bra. i am not breastfeeding. how can treat over the counter ?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

See a doctor: you can apply hydrocortisone cream from over the counter,it will dry it up but nipple drainage is not something that you should ignored,and take lightly. you should see a doctor even if if does get better. thank you.

Answered 11/30/2020

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