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> From: Dave/Paula/Laura Conning <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Carolyn Westcott <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: raw nipples
> Date: March 15, 1997 7:22 AM
>
> Hi Carolyn,
>       You asked about a client with very damaged nipples and areola's--
>       Do you think it could be something like eczema?  I've seen some
discussion
> of this on Lactnet, so you might have some luck searching the archives.
In
> Canada, we have a great prescription ointment called Kenacomb, which
> contains a steroid, 2 antibacterials, and Nystatin ( I know Dr. Newman
> posted the exact ingredients so local pharmacies could make up something
> similar).  Anyway, I've used this ointment with very damaged nipples and
> had great success--if it is eczema, the steroid helps--if it's something
> else, the other ingredients help.  Again, the archives would be helpful
for
> more specific info. re. this treatment.
>
>                               Hope it works out,
>                               Paula Conning, BScN, IBCLC
>
>