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I Have A "rash" Under My Breast. It Started As

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Posted on Sat, 20 Jul 2019
Question: I have a "rash" under my breast. It started as a red line, shaped like the wire in my bra. It turned from red and smooth to brown and "crusty". I've been using neosporin and bacatracin (sp) on it - it's never been itchy - it does hurt sometimes. I've had it about 2 weeks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Intertrigo

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and noted your concern.

You seem to have intertrigo which is inflammation of body folds. Candida yeast is implicated as a cause. Sweating and rubbng are predisposimg factors. I suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily. In addition to that you may take an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg tablet once a week for 4 weeks.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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I Have A "rash" Under My Breast. It Started As

Brief Answer: Intertrigo Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and noted your concern. You seem to have intertrigo which is inflammation of body folds. Candida yeast is implicated as a cause. Sweating and rubbng are predisposimg factors. I suggest you to use an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily. In addition to that you may take an oral antifungal e.g fluconazole 150mg tablet once a week for 4 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.