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What Causes Rashes Between Breasts?

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Posted on Tue, 12 May 2015
Question: RAsh between the breasts. Dry flaky skin hurting a little bit
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (47 minutes later)
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
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What Causes Rashes Between Breasts?

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