How to clean your nipples?

Avoid using soap or shampoo on your nipples. Wash your nipples with just water, as soaps can remove your natural lubrication. This lubrication prevents your nipples from drying out and cracking while nursing. After each feeding, put a few drops of breastmilk on your nipples.
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How do you clean your nipples normally?

Only wash your breasts with water when you bath or shower. The little bumps (Montgomery glands) on your areolae produce an oil that moisturises and protects your nipples. Soaps and shower gels can strip this natural oil, causing dryness and irritation. Air-dry your nipples or dab them gently with a towel.
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What is the stuff in my nipples?

This discharge of fluid from a normal breast is referred to as 'physiological discharge'. This discharge is usually yellow, milky, or green in appearance, it does not happen spontaneously, and it can often be seen to be coming from more than one duct. Physiological nipple discharge is no cause for concern.
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How do you clean crusty nipples?

You may do this by taking a shower, soaking a wash cloth in warm water and holding it over the affected nipple, or soaking the breast in warm water with Epsom salts. If that doesn't work, you may try gently rubbing the blister with a clean, warm washcloth to remove any skin obstructing the milk duct.
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Is it normal to have crusty stuff on your nipples?

If you have crusty nipples (and you're not breastfeeding or pregnant), then you should see your health care professional. He or she may want to refer you to a radiologist for testing. Breast imaging in addition to a mammogram may be required in order to identify specific problems causing the nipple discharge.
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Is it OK to clean nipples?

While you don't need to thoroughly clean your nipples after each and every feeding, it's a good idea to at least give them a rinse a few times throughout the day. This helps to remove any traces of saliva and gives you a chance to add some unscented, baby-approved moisturizer.
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Why do I get white stuff in my nipples?

Clear, cloudy, or white discharge that appears only when you press on your nipple is usually normal. The more the nipple is pressed or stimulated, the more fluid appears. Yellow, green, or brown discharge is not normal and may be a symptom of an infection or other problem.
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What's the white stuff on my nipples?

A white spot on the nipple usually occurs in breastfeeding women, but can occur at other times. It is also referred to as a blocked nipple pore, a bleb or a milk blister. It is usually about the size of a pinhead or a little larger. The skin surrounding the white spot may be red and inflamed.
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Why is my areola crusty?

Eczema of the nipple occurs when an itchy, scaly, irritated rash develops in the areola (area of dark skin surrounding the nipple). It can occur on one or both nipples. Usually it is caused by irritation from certain articles of clothing, soaps, laundry detergents, or lotions.
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What do cracked nipples look like?

What does a cracked nipple look like? Crusty, with flaky skin or scabs on or around your nipple. Red and dry, sometimes with more pronounced redness at the tip.
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Should you use soap on nipples?

Wash your hands before breastfeeding your baby, especially after nappy changes. You do not need to wash your breasts. You can use water to clean your nipples when you have a shower. You do not need to use soap on your nipples.
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Is it good to moisturize your nipples?

While we all know how important it is to moisturise (your hands and knees will thank you), some parts of the body can often be left forgot. One of which, being your nipples. “Your neck and décolletage area are one of the first to show signs of ageing and fine lines.
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Is it OK to put Vaseline on nipples?

Products like Vaseline or lanolin can help with dry or cracked nipples (although there's little evidence to show what really works well). After each feed, let your nipples dry before getting dressed – change your breast pads after every feed. Avoid using soap, as this can dry out your skin.
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What is the stuff I can squeeze out of my nipples?

Nipple discharge refers to any fluid that seeps out of the nipple of the breast. Nipple discharge during pregnancy and breast-feeding is normal. Nipple discharge happens less commonly in women who aren't pregnant or breast-feeding.
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How do you exfoliate your nipples?

Start with clean skin (fresh out of a warm shower is best as the water will soften the skin a bit and open up pores and follicles). Then gently exfoliate the area in question with a dry brush. Soft, circular motions will loosen up any leftover skin cells, making it that much easier to extract the sucker in question.
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Should I scrub my breasts?

The breasts also need scrubs

Breasts, like the rest of your body, should be cleaned of dead skin from time to time by peeling. If you want to improve their appearance, you should do this once or twice a week.
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What does yeast on the nipples look like?

your nipples may appear bright pink; the areola may be reddened, dry or flaky. Rarely a fine white rash may be seen. nipple damage (e.g. a crack) that is slow to heal. signs of thrush may be present in your baby's mouth or on your baby's bottom, or both.
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Can I put deodorant on my nipples?

While it may seem strange to apply an antiperspirant anywhere other than your underarms, it works, Dr. Hazen says. "Antiperspirant can be used anywhere—on your feet, hands, and even under your bra," she says.
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Can your nipples get infected?

If there is an infection (called periductal mastitis), it may cause scar tissue to form. This draws the nipple inward. This infection may also cause breast pain and thick, sticky nipple discharge.
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