Crust

Moms can see crusting on their nipple for various reasons, though the vast majority of the time nothing needs to be done.  The majority of crusting results from exclusive pumping (the crust is dried milk).  Other considerations include hyperkeratosis (overgrowth of the keratin layer of skin).

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August 18, 2026