I've seen the scalded sunburn look with mastitis coupled with profound engorgement. The antibiotics should knock that out pretty quickly if she's on the right meds. The reduced milk supply is typical with mastitis. The blanched area has me puzzled. I wonder if it is something related to the incision? Any chance there is a coincidental issue going on like an insect bite? Barbara Wilson-Clay BSEd, IBCLC Austin Lactation Associates http://www.lactnews.com *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html