If I had broken skin on our finger and put said finger into someone's mouth
for them to suck on for a while, I think I'd wash it off afterwards to make
sure germs hadn't contacted the broken skin.  That is why saline soaks are
good.  They cleanse.  I just suggest a pinch of salt and some warm water and
a couple of swishes.  Then I apply topical antibiotic cream and antifungal
cream, and perhaps a bit of cortisone ointment.  Do this for a few days and
mom is immensely better.  If not, she needs oral antibiotic and stronger
antifungal tx.

Barbara Wilson-Clay, BSEd, IBCLC
Austin Lactation Associates, Austin, Texas
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