What Would Cause Sore Left Nipple In A Newborn Baby Girl?

Posted on Fri, 27 Apr 2018

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Question : Hello, My 25day newborn baby girl has sore nipple(left). She is crying with pain when touched during bathing or towel.we have observed little kindly check attached images for reference. Could you please suggest any medication. Regards, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Breast abscess or cellulitis - needs antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi

This is breast abscess or cellulitis of the nipple.
The most common cause is - squeezing of the nipple to exude the milk out (a common malpractice in many XXXXXXX households).
This will require an antibiotic like Amoxycillin Clavulenate or Clindamycin orally.
These are prescription drugs and you will require a doctor's prescription for it.

Best regards
Dr Sumanth Amperyani

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