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Yellow crust on nipples
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Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:01:55 EDT
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Yellow crust on nipples is a staph aureus infection until proven  otherwise 
(and may even be MRSA).
Try Bactroban (mupirocin) cream after milk soap and water several times a  
day.  Will not hurt infant if he/she ingests some.
 
Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM,  FAAP
Neonatologist
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Rady Children's  Hospital San Diego
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation  Services
San Diego, CA 
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