Treatment
Once established, nipple trauma is extremely painful
and often serves as a portal of entry for bacteria. Therefore,
besides treating the problem that is causing nipple pain
(inappropriate latch-on, in most cases), an intervention is
necessary to alleviate the pain and help lesions to heal as
fast as possible.
First of all, the following measures, aimed at minimizing
the stimulation of pain receptors located on the skin of the
nipple and areola, are recommended:8