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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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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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