Quantcast Close-up of scaly, slightly elevated lesions on the areola in nipple dermatitis. This image displays dermatitis affecting the nipple of a man. This image displays a severe case of nipple dermatitis.
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Nipple Dermatitis:
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Close-up of scaly, slightly elevated lesions on the areola in nipple dermatitis.
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Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
  • If there is no evidence of infection, a stronger topical corticosteroid cream may be advised for a few days.     
  • If there are signs of a yeast infection, a topical antifungal cream will be prescribed (and the baby will also be treated if breast-feeding).
  • Bacterial infection will be treated with topical or oral antibiotics.
  • If the doctor is suspicious of Paget's disease, a skin biopsy may be recommended.
Last Modified: 29 Feb 2008

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