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Nipple problems

From DrKoop's partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com
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Nipple Discharge
Abnormal discharge from the nipple
Female Breast
Female breast
Intraductal papilloma
Intraductal papilloma
Breast anatomy, showing the lobules, where lobular carcinoma breast cancer may occur.
Mammary gland
Normal female breast anatomy
Normal female breast anatomy
Prevention

Breastfeeding women should be taught to clean the breasts well before and after feedings and to use breast pads to help maintain dryness between feedings. Breast creams may be used to help keep the nipple area lubricated and supple.


Review Date: 06/06/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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