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What causes chafed nipples? how do i know if that's why my nipples have been rather irritated (just nipples; breasts are not sore/sensitive)

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From rubbing: against clothes that may be rough.Also,have you recently changed detergents which you could be allergic to?I would use eucerin cream on the nipples to relieve soreness.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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