Herpes lesions on nipple - please help

[SammieSammie]

Hi,

I am breastfeeding my three week old son and have developed red spots on my nipple. I am paranoid about giving him herpes. I have had HSV2 for seven years and am HSV1 negative. I was on Valtrex for most of my pregnancy (1000mg daily for last four months). I went off the medication for four days while in hospital during his delivery and have been back on it for the last 14 days (1000mg).

How likely are these spots to be herpes? I have never had nipple lesions before ever, I have been on valtrex solid for the past 6 months or so apart from the four days when we were in hospital, and they don't really look like blisters (although I know herpes doesn't always present with the obvious blisters). However, I can't stop my mind from racing. The spots themselves don't itch, but my breast is a little itchy. I have abstained from any sexual activity for over a year. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Samantha L

[Life360_Dave]

Hi and welcome. If you have genital hsv2, your breast area would not be affected only your boxer short area. Your breast area is another contact zone and would be included in the area for hsv1 oral. And since you dont have hsv1 oral, your breast spots would not be herpes related.

[HowardH]

Life360 is exactly right. There is no chance your nipple lesions are herpes. If they don't go away, see your doctor.

[Whiteoleander]

The problem sounds more like its related to breastfeeding. It's not uncommon for breastfeeding mothers to have issues. It may have something to do with your Montgomery glands or a blocked milk duct.

[2Basicc]

I know how worried u are, Bt to be on the safe side, do not breast feed ur baby. Don't let ur baby mouth touch your nipple b/c ur baby can easily get expose to it & babies also has a very weak immune system.