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Breastfeeding, nipple problem.
Okay so my baby is 6 months old and right now Im nursing at night. Just recently, about a week or two ago I noticed two red spots on my nipple. Not the actual nipple, but the outside of it. Theyre not bumps, just red spots. So anyways, yesterday they really started to itch and then when I wokeup instead of being just two red spots it was all around the nipple.
And now its really sore and itchy at the same time and it looks as if the skin has rubbed off some. It is also only on my right breast and not both of them.
What could this be? I am going to the doctor soon I just want to have an idea ahead of time. Thank you!
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Could actually be a yeast infection, especially if you aren't strictly breastfeeding the baby.
The doctor will be able to prescribe you something that will be safe to take and continue nursing.
Yeast infections on the skin can happen if the area is moist and dirt and debris get into small cracks on the surface area. Many babies get oral thrush so make sure you get you baby's mouth checked out if it turns out to be just a basic yeast infection on the nipple and areola. Thrush (yeast infections) aren't deadly but they can be pretty uncomfortable for you and/or the infant. When babies have oral thrush they usually have white patches in their mouths on the tongue.
Try not to scratch at it and make sure you do exactly what your doctor tells you to help this clear up quickly.
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