Nipple fissure refers to cracked nipples, which usually requires general measures, medication and other means of recovery.
1. General measures: Patients can apply hot compresses to the nipple and breast under the guidance of the doctor, or use saline to apply wet compresses, which to a certain extent can alleviate local discomfort and help the nipple skin to recover. Secondly, a small amount of milk can be applied to the areola or nipple after each breastfeeding. At the same time, it is also necessary to correct poor correct breastfeeding posture.
2. Medication: patients need to follow the doctor’s instructions in the local use of lanolin ointment or bismuth cod liver oil and other drugs, can play a moisturizing, nourishing effect, can promote the healing of chapped skin. If a bacterial infection occurs, antibiotics such as mupirocin ointment and erythromycin ointment should be used as prescribed by the doctor.
Cracked nipples are common during breastfeeding, and after standardized treatment, the prognosis is generally good, and will not affect the baby’s feeding. It is recommended to do a good job of nipple care in daily life, pay attention to keep dry and clean.