There are black scabs on the nipples

Black scabs on the nipples may be caused by local skin friction, or nipple bleeding during lactation. It is also closely related to local inflammatory diseases. It is necessary to target the specific cause and then take appropriate measures for relevant treatment.

1. Skin friction: It doesn’t matter what clothes you wear. When you walk normally, the skin on the nipple area will cause a certain amount of friction, which will cause the nipple to crack. Once bleeding, black scabs will form. Usually you need to choose the necessary and suitable underwear, try not to make the underwear too tight, and also take local hygiene care measures.

2. Nipple bleeding during lactation: Some women may experience local cracks in the nipples during the first breastfeeding process, accompanied by bleeding symptoms. After the bleeding stops, black scabs will form locally. You need to use a hot towel to apply heat, which can make the scab fall off slowly, especially before feeding your baby, you need to clean the nipple area every time.

3. Inflammatory diseases: In daily life, if you do not pay attention to the cleanliness of the nipple area, once it is infected by bacteria, it will induce mastitis, resulting in local pus or exudate. After the exudate scabs, it will be accompanied by black scabs and symptoms of nipple pain. It is necessary to use some anti-inflammatory drugs reasonably under the guidance of a doctor to make improvements.