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Hi im 24 y.o i have 2 babies i was diagnosed with bacterial infection on my nipple and now it goes back with red pimple swell and lumpy?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Avoid nursing: Till cured, please see your doctor for proper evaluation and probably antibiotics, avoid nursing your baby, use a pump if you can, and discard the milk till you get over this infection , good luck

Answered 10/21/2015

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