some of you may remember the mother I had with the macerated nipples that didn't respond to any of the standard thrush meds. I referred her to dermatology who diagnosed dermatitis with a secondary yeast infection. Internal meds did not work. Topical and internal steroids were all of no avail. The dermatology staff is really stumped and mom has had it. She called me the other day requestiong information on how to safely dry up her milk. She hung in there for 3 months with severe pain. Her nipples still look like hamburger (pardon the comparison) and the pain keeps her awake at night even with pain medication. I wish I had a medal for this gal. She really hung in there when most would have quit. Marie PS did anyone here about the cat in New York who kept going into a burning building for her kittens until every last one was out? Isn't mother love wonderful?