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peeling nipple

i will be 16 weeks tomorrow but today my one nipple has been really itchy. just a bit ago i looked at it an noticed that it was peeling (explains the itch) my question... is that normal or something i should be concerned about? has anyone had this issue an if so what in the world is causing it? i use lotion like crazy  an im not having the problem anywhere else.
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Yes its normal and you should go to target and get this stuff called lansolin or something like that. Its almost like vacaline but for nipples
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yes this happens to me i try to use a mpre gentle soap on tht area because it gets dry and flaky
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That has been happening to me! I use aquaphor and they stay moisturized all day. Ever since I started using it the peeling has stopped. :)
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3197728 tn?1377277900
Um idk bout that im 40+2 n mine never peeled. Get sum lanolin! U dont want ur nipples peelin cud make them too sensitive to.breast feed or cud even make them.bleed.. my opinion!
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It's normal mine itch and peel like crazy! I'm almost 25 weeks. I use baby oil on mine I find it lasts the longest hope this helps!
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