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How Can An Itchy Breast Rash be Treated?

I have had a itching rash on one breast but nothing else, have tried all kinds of creams ointments etc, but nothing helps. Have annual mammograms, never gave it a thought of it being anything and as a senior, my insurance doesn t cover dermatology. Suddenly, I m concerned, but I deal with skin rash a lot over the years.
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Itchy rash on breast could be due to vesicular, erythematous rash, fungal infection, allergic/contact dermatitis, breast cancer.
I would suggest to consult dermatologist for complete evaluation.
Blood tests for breast cancer tumor marker like CA 15-3. CEA, USG scan to rule out breast cancer.
Specific treatment depend on cause.
For fungal infection: application of clotrimazole ointment, and oral fluconazole
For vesicular and erythematous rash: application of steroid and antibiotic rash
Wear pure cotton full paded bra, apply warm pad application
Avoid stress, take healthy diet, do regular exercise
Hope this may help you

Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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How Can An Itchy Breast Rash be Treated?

Hello dear I understand your concern Itchy rash on breast could be due to vesicular, erythematous rash, fungal infection, allergic/contact dermatitis, breast cancer. I would suggest to consult dermatologist for complete evaluation. Blood tests for breast cancer tumor marker like CA 15-3. CEA, USG scan to rule out breast cancer. Specific treatment depend on cause. For fungal infection: application of clotrimazole ointment, and oral fluconazole For vesicular and erythematous rash: application of steroid and antibiotic rash Wear pure cotton full paded bra, apply warm pad application Avoid stress, take healthy diet, do regular exercise Hope this may help you Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar