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What Causes Rash On The Breast That Itches After Showering?
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I have a slight rash on my breast which is at the top of my breast and stops at the nipple. It gets very itchy after a hot shower. I have had it for 3 months or so. It is now a browny patch and only flares up after showers. Should I be worried
I have a slight rash on my breast which is at the top of my breast and stops at the nipple. It gets very itchy after a hot shower. I have had it for 3 months or so. It is now a browny patch and only flares up after showers. Should I be worried
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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I will keep a possibility of a superficial fungal infection, either Pityriasis versicolor which is due to a yeast called 'malassezia furfur' Or else it could be Tinea corporis which is due to 'dermatophytes'.
A KOH preparation made by scraping a small amount of scale from the surface would be confirmatory in both of these.
Treatment is with topical antifungals like Ketoconazole, sertaconazole, luliconazole available either in a cream or lotion .
Oral antifungals may also be started after the diagnosis is confirmed to be of fungal etiology. I suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your region for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate treatment.
An oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
I will keep a possibility of a superficial fungal infection, either Pityriasis versicolor which is due to a yeast called 'malassezia furfur' Or else it could be Tinea corporis which is due to 'dermatophytes'.
A KOH preparation made by scraping a small amount of scale from the surface would be confirmatory in both of these.
Treatment is with topical antifungals like Ketoconazole, sertaconazole, luliconazole available either in a cream or lotion .
Oral antifungals may also be started after the diagnosis is confirmed to be of fungal etiology. I suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your region for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate treatment.
An oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
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