Some possible leads: The problem with yeast. Too much diagnosis. Too little data. http://www.drjen4kids.com/soap%20box/yeast.htm Breast-feeding, pain and infection. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9701682 "Revisiting Nipple and Breast Pain: A Conversation with Anne Eglash, MD" by Barbara D. Robertson in Clinical Lactation, 2015, 6(3). Nipple Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers: Incidence, Causes and Treatments http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4626966/ Are There Any Cures for Sore Nipples? https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=is+there+treatment+for+sore+nipples+walker This was just a quick look . . . I'm sure there is more out there! Ellen Ellen J. Rubin, MA, IBCLC, LLLL *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome