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Rash On Left Breast Across Lower Part Of Rib Bone. Tried Betamethasone Cream. Suggestions?

I have a rash on my left breast and across the lower part of my rib bone. I have tried several creams and powders to get rid of it with no success. It is not contagious as I know of cuz I breast feed my 8 month old daughter and she does not have it. I have had this for approx 3 months now. It is only on my left side. Any suggestions? I have tried betamethasone cream, athletes foot , nystatin powder....it does not hurt or itchiness with it.
Fri, 2 Aug 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.

Betamethasone is a strong steroid.

It is not advisable to use it on regular basis.

You might have developed fungal infection.

Use of steroid may aggravate it.

Please get a KOH mount done,

This can confirm the fungal etiology.

A biopsy may even be required.

Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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Rash On Left Breast Across Lower Part Of Rib Bone. Tried Betamethasone Cream. Suggestions?

Hello, Thanks for the query. Betamethasone is a strong steroid. It is not advisable to use it on regular basis. You might have developed fungal infection. Use of steroid may aggravate it. Please get a KOH mount done, This can confirm the fungal etiology. A biopsy may even be required. Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you