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What Is The Medication For Itchy And Red Areola Around The Nipple?

Hello there,
I am breastfeeding my baby at this moment and I am suffering for a lot itch and redness around my areola and also my nipple. What can be? I don't think is trush because my baby doesn't have nothing on the mouth.

Thank you in advance for all your help
Mon, 1 Jun 2020
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine 's  Response
Hi,

I think you should apply topical ointment locally and take an antibiotics course for 5 days. Baby may be given formula feed if your breast milk is not sufficient.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sujoy S. Bhattacharjee, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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What Is The Medication For Itchy And Red Areola Around The Nipple?

Hi, I think you should apply topical ointment locally and take an antibiotics course for 5 days. Baby may be given formula feed if your breast milk is not sufficient. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sujoy S. Bhattacharjee, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine