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- $Title{What Could the Rash Under My Breast Be?}
- $Subject{fungus rash treatment Infection Infections Breast fungal bra bras
- fungi rashes treatments Breasts skin itchy itch itches}
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- What Could the Rash Under My Breast Be?
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- QUESTION: I have a terrible rash under my breast. What can it be? How
- should it be treated?
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- ANSWER: Your rash may be a common condition that is the result of a fungal
- infection. Don't be alarmed; most fungal infections are mild but hard to get
- rid of. You should see your doctor to confirm the diagnosis and obtain an
- effective prescription cream to apply to the red, itchy area. You will have
- to apply the cream for two to three weeks, and keep applying it for about
- seven days after all symptoms disappear. Because your rash is in a
- particularly bad spot (where there is chafing of skin against skin), you
- should be careful to keep the area cool and dry. Moisture tends to delay
- healing and actually promotes "opportunistic" fungi. Make sure your bra is
- 100% cotton, and if it is possible, forego wearing it for now. Your sore
- breast needs air, air, and more air to be cleared up. You might use a mild
- talcum powder on the area as well. It will also help to absorb the
- perspiration and the resulting moisture which can work against you. Once you
- have had your prescription medication, you will have to use it three to four
- times daily. This method may seen inconvenient but these annoying conditions
- can only be controlled by persistent and regular treatments.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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