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How to keep dead skin off the nipple area

This is a common problem for people with extremely dry skin, but we have the solution already.

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Written By: Debjani Arora | Published : November 13, 2017 1:27 PM IST

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Slathering moisturiser all over your body many times a day doesn't help fight dry skin. If you have stubborn dry skin every winter, then you would probably know what I am talking about. Some areas suffer more than others like the folds or your skin, your knees, your elbows and yes even your nipple area has dry and flaky skin in winters. While other areas can be taken care of, the nipple area becomes a bit problematic, at times. Since it remains covered all the time, it is sweaty and hot, which also makes it itchy and sore. But don t fret about it, skin peeling and dryness in the nipple area in winters are too common and all it takes is a little TLC to fix. Here is how to take care of your nipples during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Here are some tried and tested methods that can help you deal with this problem easily:

  1. At the end of the day, soak cotton balls in lukewarm water and clean the area. Apply olive oil or coconut oil in the area and leave it for some time. These oils have moisturising properties that help heal cracked nipples and keep them moistened. Here are five ways to heal cracked nipples due to breastfeeding.
  2. Buy winter special moisturising creams (not lotions) and apply it on your nipple area in the morning after bath and before bath time.
  3. Make a special moisturiser by mixing beeswax and petroleum jelly together. Let both the ingredients melt in a low heat setting and mix them thoroughly. Once mixed well remove from the stove and allow it to cool. At room temperature, it will solidify. Store in an airtight container and apply it over your nipples twice a day. You can apply it in your cracked soles too.
  4. Make a paste of turmeric and rose water and apply it over your nipples before bath. Gently wash it off during your bath which will help to deal with cracked nipples.
  5. Don t be too harsh while bathing or drying yourself. Rubbing too much soap or using a harsh towel can make it even worse for you.
  6. Switch to cotton bras during winters as they don t irritate the cracked or dry areas of the nipples. Here are five bra mistakes you should avoid during breastfeeding.

If your dry skin isn't healed with these home remedies, or even after the climate changes, chances are it could be indicative of an infection. Talk to your dermatologist and go for a check-up to prevent skin damage.

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Debjani Arora

Debjani Arora

Debjani is a new mother, a Bengali who likes north Indian food and has a sweet tooth she loves to nurture. Having worked with magazines like Mother & Baby India, Health & Nutrition, The English daily and The Asian Age , she loves writing, reading, traveling ... Read More