What Causes Bleeding Nipple?

Posted on Thu, 9 Oct 2014

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Thu, 9 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : Had a bleeding nipple a few years back, I believe from dry skin and weather change. My gyno recommended an ointment and I have forgotten the name of ointment. Any suggestions?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
OTC topical steroid

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query.

This is probably due to a mild dermatitis of the nipple, which can sometimes happen due to low humidity in cold conditions/weather and also if you wear woolens directly touching on the skin.

You may use a mild topical steroid e.g Hydrocortisone 1% cream, which is available OTC. Use it twice daily after the moisturizer.

Regards

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