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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Deep nipple rhagades reaching far into the dermis, especially in nursing mothers.

General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Ensure that the baby is correctly positioned, avoid "sucking". Frequent exposure of the nipples.

External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Applying breast shells, e.g. Avent (constant wearing), breast caps for breastfeeding, avoiding nursing pads. Cleaning of the nipples with calendula tincture ( calendula) (e.g. Calendula Weleda). Application of wound-healing creams with 5% dexpanthenol or panthenol (e.g. R064, Bepanthen cream).
  • Alternatively: Brushing with sage tincture (e.g. sage tincture Weleda) and repeated dry blow-drying.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer