Abstract
Sore nipples are one of the most common challenges faced by IBCLCs. In addition to breastfeeding counselling, pharmaceutical treatments can play a role in their management. We asked pharmacist and IBCLC Kristin Kneuß about the available options.
Keywords: Analgesics, Wound Cleansing, Antiseptics, Glucocorticoids, Antifungals, Antibiotics, Combination Preparations, Paraffins, Mineral Oils, Lanolin, Urea, Salicylic Acid
How to cite: Kneuß K: Pharmaceutical Treatments for Sore Nipples: Interview with Kristin Kneuß, pharmacist and IBCLC. Lactation & Breastfeeding 2026;03;07.
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Author Information and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Kristin Kneuß is a pharmacist and an IBCLC (kristkind.com). She owned and managed a pharmacy for 14 years. She specialises in the safe and clinically relevant use of medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding. She contributes to the development of course materials and serves as an assessor for seminar papers at the European Institute for Breastfeeding and Lactation (EISL).The author declares that she has no conflicts of interest or financial relationships with commercial products.