Patient's question:
There's a small cut next to the nipple, and it's been over a month. It hasn't healed completely and keeps reopening intermittently. Sometimes it forms a scab on the surface, but when the child is breastfeeding, it reopens into a small cut again. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
Your situation may be due to incorrect breastfeeding posture or excessive force from the baby. You can apply breast milk to the cracked area after breastfeeding or use a small amount of erythromycin after the baby falls asleep. It is recommended to first breastfeed with the healthy side, then switch to the other side. After the baby has eaten once, the force will be reduced. If the bleeding is from a small cut on the surface, it may be possible that the nipple is cracked. You can apply a cream externally to promote healing, and wipe it off before breastfeeding. If there is deeper secretion, it is recommended to visit the hospital for a check-up and have a color Doppler ultrasound of the breast.