The nipple on a layer of thin scabs to consider and clothing friction, local dry skin and other physiological factors, but also consider and eczema, cracked nipples, mastitis and so on.
1. Physiological factors: when the nipple skin is stimulated by repeated friction of clothing, local skin excessive dryness, easy to cause a layer of thin crust on the nipple phenomenon.
2. Eczema: the cause of the disease is not clear, may be related to genetic, immune abnormalities. When there is eczema in the nipple area, it can be manifested as nipple edema, nipple erosion and other symptoms, and can also be manifested as erosion surface crusting, flaking or local skin moss-like changes, so there will be a layer of thin crust on the nipple phenomenon.
3. Nipple cracks: mainly due to the local skin integrity is destroyed, often occurring in the first week of lactation. The common symptoms of patients are nipple breakage, breast pain and so on. When the cracks ooze blood or fluid, they will scab after drying, thus showing a thin layer of scabs on the nipple.
4. Mastitis: the disease is related to bacterial infection, breast trauma and other factors, easy to cause the patient to appear breast pain, nipple discharge and so on. Some patients may have a thin crust on the nipple after the nipple discharge dries up.
It is recommended to wipe the local skin with warm water and strengthen skin care in the near future. If accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, should consult a doctor in time.