During the humid summers I am plagued with underarm rash and from time to time rash under my breasts. I mix one part cheap (milk of magnesia with no flavoring) and use this to cure any rash. I also apply a zinc oxide based baby diaper rash ointment to the areas affected by rash. It keeps me comfortable all during the hot weather.
This is not a topic that is commonly discussed, but starting about this time of year many women begin suffering from a rash under their breasts. Any place that allows moisture to accumulate (toes, groin, and breasts) can create ideal conditions for fungal infections to thrive.
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It may be sore and itchy, and you may have it in your armpits as well. The rash has a definite edge, and there may be some whitish material on it.
It is usually caused by skin-on-skin friction and by Candida fungus or Corynebacterium bacteria, both of which like to live in warm, moist places. If you are overweight as well as having large breasts, the skin crease underneath them is ideal for Candida. Candida also likes skin that has been slightly damaged; this makes it easier for the fungus to take hold.
Can do
Get a supportive bra to lift your breasts up. Although underwired styles give good support, they tend to trap sweat under the breasts so choose a non-wired style. Cotton is better than a synthetic fibre, because it allows sweat to evaporate. Wash it in a non-biological (non-enzyme) detergent and do not use a perfumed fabric conditioner.
Wash carefully under the breasts with a non-perfumed soap (some perfumes can damage the skin). Do not put any disinfectants in the water. Rinse well to ensure no lather remains in the skin crease.
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Exposure to humid and hot weather causes prickly heat. Red itchy bumps develop under the breasts due to the blockage of sweat glands.
Rashes start as tiny blisters and progress to form the bumps.
The rashes usually clear up within a few days.
It is necessary to keep the area cool and dry.
Fungus
Cutaneous candidiasis is a fungal infection. Yeast is a fungus which can grow in the warm and moist areas of the skin.
The infection causes the skin to become bright red.
In some cases the infected areas start to weep and peel.
Glucose in the perspiration of the person accelerates the yeast growth.
People with poorly controlled diabetes are more prone to yeast infection.
Scabies
This is caused by a parasite called scabies mite.
This parasite causes persistent itchy rash as it burrows into the top layer of the skin.
Groups of reddish bumps with fine wavy lines are the main symptom of this condition.
Though mostly affects armpits, groin, nipples , they can also affect the skin under the breast
Bacteria
Scratching of the skin due to submammary interigo can cause secondary infection of the skin. This infection is usually caused by the bacteria namely Staphylococcus