What should you do about breast rash?

Breast rashes looks like eczema that you find anywhere else on your body.

For women with large breasts it is most common between the breasts due to sweat and wearing the wrong size bra which pushes your breasts together constantly.

When you are doing a self breast examination one of the first steps is to look at your breasts in the mirror to determine if there are any signs of eczema.

The first thing you need to know is that there are two types of breast eczema. The first is on the skin of the breast and the second affects the nipple.

If you have the second type you MUST go to your doctor and get a referral to a dermatologist.

Why? Because nipple eczema can be just that or it can be a sign of a far more serious disease called Pagets disease which is actually a type of breast cancer.

So what does the rash look like?

It usually shows up as small red patches on the skin that may become itchy if you ignore them. You will also find that the eczema can be further aggravated by certain types of fabric such as lace.

If not treated, it may lead to cracked skin and sores! Painful and likely to lead to further much more serious infection!!

Breast eczema can be difficult to get rid of for two main reasons:

1. Your chest area tends to get very little exposure to air and sunlight and sweat creates moisture! You will find that the problem will usually appear in summer or if you are in hot temperatures.

2. Fungal spores can live in your bras! You need to wash your bra using very hot water and leave out to dry in direct sunlight.

I have been told that adding half a cup of white vinegar to the water when washing the bra will help to kill any fungal spores!

Yes, it is ugly and unsightly but at least breast eczema can be treated by an over the counter eczema cream. If it persists there are also much stronger drugs available from your doctor.