Hello, this is chapped nipples.

Cracked nipples are one of the common diseases during lactation. In mild cases, cracks only appear on the surface of the nipple, and in severe cases, local exudation and blood leakage may occur. If not healed for a long time, small ulcers may form repeatedly. Improper treatment can easily lead to nipple abscesses.

Treatment: 1. Use a glass cover of rubber latex instead of covering the nipple, or wrap the nipple with sterile gauze so as not to touch it to reduce pain. 2. Change underwear frequently to keep it dry. 3. Before and after breastfeeding Clean the nipple and areola with warm water. After breastfeeding, apply 10% cod liver oil bismuth or compound benzoin ointment to the cracked area. 4. When the nipple is severely chapped, breastfeeding should be suspended, and the milk should be expressed by hand before feeding the baby to reduce the development of inflammation. , promote the healing of chapped, and breastfeed after the chapped heals. 5. For chapped chapped that does not heal for a long time, you can lightly apply a little 25% silver nitrate to the affected area, and then wash it with normal saline to promote the healing of the chapped.