Are they painful to mom? If it's not a big issue, then I wouldn't worry
about it, try some lanolin for the dry skin and some moms milk on the area
and see what happens, 

Cindy Curtis RNC IBCLC CCE CD
http://www.breastfeedingonline.com
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Subject: flaky nipples

I have permission to post. I have a coworker who has  been having a problem 
with flaky skin on her areolas, above the nipples.  Originally she thought 
it was thrush and used APNO with no change.Baby has no  thrush.  We thought 
it might be from her breastshields as she both  breastfeeds and pumps when 
at work.  I have seen her breasts. There is no  shine to the tissue, just 
some slight pink and flaky look. We discussed  detergents, soaps, lotions
(she 
doesn't use any on her breast). Another coworker  brought her some goats 
milk soap that she uses to wash dishes, pump parts. I  have recommended that

she see a dermatologist but she is hesitant as she feels  that they won't
know 
breasts. I thought I would see if anyone else has any other  suggestions.
 
 
 
Thank you,
 
Allyson Michaels, RN, IBCLC
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