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Suggest Treatment For A Rash Under Breasts And In Between Legs
I have an itchy and sore rash that often forms under my breasts. I seem to get it whenever I sweat a lot. The pain feels like a knife cutting my skin! I think I have been told it is a yeast infection. I also have the rash in the area where my legs meet my body. What can I do besides keep it dry?
Tue, 7 May 2019
Hi,
A rash under your breast can be caused by a number of things. Other than a heat rash, they generally fall into four categories: infections, allergies, autoimmune disorders, cancer.
Heat rash (miliaria) occurs when your sweat glands become blocked and sweat can’t be excreted through the pores. Instead, the sweat pools under your skin, causing inflammation and a rash. The warm, moist skin under breasts is an ideal breeding ground for bacterial, fungal, and yeast infections.
The best treatment is to cool off. Heat rash happens mainly when you sweat more than normal because of heat and humidity. Heat rash usually clears up without treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist
A rash under your breast can be caused by a number of things. Other than a heat rash, they generally fall into four categories: infections, allergies, autoimmune disorders, cancer.
Heat rash (miliaria) occurs when your sweat glands become blocked and sweat can’t be excreted through the pores. Instead, the sweat pools under your skin, causing inflammation and a rash. The warm, moist skin under breasts is an ideal breeding ground for bacterial, fungal, and yeast infections.
The best treatment is to cool off. Heat rash happens mainly when you sweat more than normal because of heat and humidity. Heat rash usually clears up without treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist
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