Nipple eczema

Breast eczema mostly occurs in the nipples and areolas. It is a kind of non-specific allergic inflammation of the skin. It is a delayed allergic reaction caused by complex internal and external stimulating factors. It can occur in both men and women, but is most common in breastfeeding women.

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