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What Causes Rashes Between Breasts?
Posted on
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
Answered on
Tue, 12 May 2015
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Question : RAsh between the breasts. Dry flaky skin hurting a little bit
Brief Answer:
Common site for fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
The area between the breasts is more prone to sweating and hence is a common site for recurring fungal infections .
keep the affected area clean and dry . Apply a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole over the affected area twice daily . You might a course of oral antifungals if the lesion tends to persist or increase.
Use an antifungal dusting powder to keep the area dry and prevent recurrence of infections .
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating and prevent further infection.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Common site for fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
The area between the breasts is more prone to sweating and hence is a common site for recurring fungal infections .
keep the affected area clean and dry . Apply a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole over the affected area twice daily . You might a course of oral antifungals if the lesion tends to persist or increase.
Use an antifungal dusting powder to keep the area dry and prevent recurrence of infections .
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating and prevent further infection.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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