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Can breastfeeding injury permanently scar nipples?

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Unlikely...: There's lots of blood flow to nipples, so they should be able to heal. A dermatologist may be able to help prescribe a treatment that will held the traumatized area to recover.

Dr Belilovsky agreed

Answered 9/7/2013

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