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Nipple skin peeling remedies

I have noticed the last 6 months that my nipples have been peeling. I have been peeling it off and putting neosporin on them. What is causing this and how can I stop it? I have no children so it's not from breast feeding.
( 3 Jan 2008)

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Skin Peeling Remedy

As alarming as this probably is for you, people shed skin all the time. For something like this, a natural and very gentle exfoliation once a week, followed by an intense moisturizer should eliminate the problem in about two weeks. It is very important that you stop peeling off the skin!


This can cause permanent scarring and infection, that will require a far more involved treatment. As with any skin disorder, you need to be aware of your diet entering plenty of water. With any sort of dry skin or peeling skin, you need to make sure that your consuming enough essential fatty acids in your diet.


You get essential fatty acids by consuming butter , no margarine, and taking additional supplements such as flaxseed oil. Increasing your consumption of fish will boost the amount of omega 3 in your diet, which will in turn help the overall health of your skin. Avoid drinking coffee and caffeinated beverages as these are hard on the system and drying to the skin. Alcohol consumption should be avoided at all cost, as this causes damage to your entire body and especially the skin. The skin is your body's largest organ and it often reflects the state of your overall health.

answered by R P on 11 Jan 2008, 1:21:16

 

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