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What Causes Itching Sensation On The Left Breast?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Question: Hi I'm F 65 Yrs; Itching of L breast in a targeted area, looks like a couple of pimple-like eruptions within aureola. Itching is within aureola and below. Background which may not be relevant, had small mass removed from this breast 12/2014.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed fungal infection.
Your description matches with that.
I treat such cases with ointment clotrimazole to be applied twice a day for three weeks.
It is a safe and effective antifungal and is generally available over the counter.
You can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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What Causes Itching Sensation On The Left Breast?

Brief Answer: Fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Probably you have developed fungal infection. Your description matches with that. I treat such cases with ointment clotrimazole to be applied twice a day for three weeks. It is a safe and effective antifungal and is generally available over the counter. You can try this. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.