Nipple Cracks

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    Nipple cracks are dry and irritated nipples experienced by breastfeeding mothers.

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    2,080 participants in 4 trials

    Examine Database: Nipple Cracks

    Peppermint
    B
    Small Improvement
    Aloe Vera
    C
    Small Improvement
    Yarrow
    D
    No effect

    Examine Database References

    1. Peppermint - Manizheh Sayyah Melli, Mohammad Reza Rashidi, Abbas Delazar, Elaheh Madarek, Mohammad Hassan Kargar Maher, Alieh Ghasemzadeh, Kamran Sadaghat, Zohreh TahmasebiEffect of peppermint water on prevention of nipple cracks in lactating primiparous women: a randomized controlled trialInt Breastfeed J.(2007 Apr 19)
    2. Peppermint - Melli MS, Rashidi MR, Nokhoodchi A, Tagavi S, Farzadi L, Sadaghat K, Tahmasebi Z, Sheshvan MKA randomized trial of peppermint gel, lanolin ointment, and placebo gel to prevent nipple crack in primiparous breastfeeding womenMed Sci Monit.(2007 Sep)
    3. Yarrow - Firouzabadi M, Pourramezani N, Balvardi MComparing the Effects of Yarrow, Honey, and Breast Milk for Healing Nipple Fissure.Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res.(2020)
    4. Aloe Vera - Maleki A, Youseflu SThe Effectiveness of Aloe Vera on Relief of Irritation and Nipple Pain in Lactating Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Obstet Gynecol Int.(2022)