Severe eczema on nipples that is not getting better

[clairedevaux78]

DD is 12 months and about a month ago I developed really bad eczema on my nipples that is not going away. I am being diligent with the Lansinoh, but it is getting very unbearable. I am not ready to wean, but dont know what else to do. Any advice?

[lexapurple]

Are you sure it is not yeast? It can look very similar to eczema in babies, I don't see why it would be different on you nipples. You could also be allergic to lanolin, I am.

[pdxmomazon]

I had severe eczema on my nipples at one point in my life, it was awful. I am sorry you are going through this! One thing that has always helped my eczema is exposure to the sun. Good luck!

[jojoboy]

I never had it on my nipples - so sorry!

Two Things that help me - I do use Lansinoh (on hands, face, etc), but you can try one of the vegan nipple creams, just to be sure the Lansinoh isn't making it worse.

Found this thread from a couple years ago -

http://www.mothering.com/discussions.../t-243956.html

Drinking tons and tons of water. For me, I have to stay clear of anything dehydrating (caffeine, alcohol especially). When BFing, I'm drinking at least 100 oz of water a day.

Hope it goes away soon.

[Truvie]

I had this with my oldest. I finally used OTC hydrocortisone cream and it cleared up in a day or two, and never came back (and now I'm nursing #4).

[clairedevaux78]

Thanks y'all for all of the advice. After reading through the posts, I realized that it is probably thrush! I started a GSE oil wash, immediately followed by cocnut oil after every feeding (and changing disposable breast pads). After one treatment of that things were a little better. Then added in GSE by mouth, NOW foods candida cleanse and a heavy duty probiotic 3x a day. Did one application of GV last night....things are much better although there are 2 cracks on my richt nip, and nursing on that side is still pretty unbearable!

[Claire and Boys]

You could also be allergic to Lansinoh. Many people myself included are sensitive to lanolin.

[jojojojojo]

Have you tried APNO? Here's some information on it: http://www.kellymom.com/newman/03b-t...asts.html#apno