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Suggest Remedy For Soreness In Nipples Of 10 Year Old Child
Hello, I am the mother of a 10 year old daughter, she is in puberty, her breast are developing but not to full size yet. Her nipples are really red and very sore (both of them). This has been going on for about a month. She has not started her period yet. Can you help me or should I take her to the Dr. Thanks Shelley
Thu, 21 May 2020
Hi,
You're right, as girls develop, their breast can be sore from time to time. Also, the nipples can feels the same way. But often, it is made worse by the child being worried and touching them. Sometimes because they hurt, sometimes because touching them causes new sensations. I suggest putting Vaseline all over the nipple area to help.
Another thing to keep in mind - At any age, a girl can have a "mastitis" which is an infection of the nipple or breast tissue. So if it is really red and not pink, or if there is any discharge, or it is very tender beyond the nipple - then she needs to see a doctor to check for infection.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician
You're right, as girls develop, their breast can be sore from time to time. Also, the nipples can feels the same way. But often, it is made worse by the child being worried and touching them. Sometimes because they hurt, sometimes because touching them causes new sensations. I suggest putting Vaseline all over the nipple area to help.
Another thing to keep in mind - At any age, a girl can have a "mastitis" which is an infection of the nipple or breast tissue. So if it is really red and not pink, or if there is any discharge, or it is very tender beyond the nipple - then she needs to see a doctor to check for infection.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician
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