Nipple Dermatitis Dermatitis , or eczema, affects the breasts extremely commonly, and the areola in particular, including in women who are not breastfeeding. It is even more common during lactation, for multiple reasons. It is the number one cause of misdiagnosis of "thrush" in patients.

Breastfed Babies: Choosing Infant Formula for Supplementation or weaning

Several recent publications report a possible overdiagnosis of breast candidiasis (also called breast yeast infections). In a context of medication shortages, healthcare professionals are finding it increasingly difficult to know which product to prescribe when a candidiasis is suspected.