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What Causes Itchy Rash Under Breast After Open Heart Surgery?

My mom had open heart surgery on the 8th. She has developed a rash under her breasts and on the front of her sides if that makes sense. They are red welps and itchy. What could this be. She has been on same medication since she left hospital so I don't think is medicine related.
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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Itchy patches needs to be taken in to account. If your mother is diabetic , rule out fungal infection. Under skin of breast is at times not cleaned properly, so it can lead to skin infection. Take opinion of skin specialist.
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What Causes Itchy Rash Under Breast After Open Heart Surgery?

Itchy patches needs to be taken in to account. If your mother is diabetic , rule out fungal infection. Under skin of breast is at times not cleaned properly, so it can lead to skin infection. Take opinion of skin specialist.