Why is my skin red in between my breasts and peeling?

Intertrigo is a skin condition that occurs when two skin surfaces rub against each other. The result can be a red, irritated, and inflamed skin rash that sometimes has a smell. Friction, such as the breasts rubbing together, can cause intertrigo.

How do you treat chafing between breasts?

Gently clean the chafed area with water and dry it thoroughly. After cleaning the area, apply a substance like petroleum jelly. If the area is very painful, swollen, bleeding, or crusted, your health care provider may recommend a medicated ointment.

What does intertrigo rash look like?

Intertrigo looks like a red, raw rash on the skin. It may feel sore or itchy, and it can sometimes ooze. It can develop in any fold of the skin.

What does breast dermatitis look like?

dry, cracked or scaly skin. red or brownish-gray areas of skin under, in between, or on your breasts. small bumps that may discharge fluid and crust over after repeated scratching. swollen or overly sensitive skin from scratching.

What does cellulitis look like on the breast?

Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissue caused by bacteria. This condition usually affects the lower half of the breast where sweat and bacteria tend to build up. The skin becomes red, warm, and inflamed, and the rash tends to spread throughout the area.

What cream can I use for intertrigo?

Topical antifungals used for intertrigo are nystatin and azole drugs, including miconazole, ketoconazole, or clotrimazole. You usually use the cream twice a day for two to four weeks . If your rash is very itchy, the doctor may also prescribe an antifungal combined with a low-dose corticosteroid.

What does fungal sweat rash look like?

A fungal rash is often red and itches or burns. You may have red, swollen bumps like pimples or scaly, flaky patches.

Can old bras cause rashes?

Sometimes an ill-fitting bra will leave red marks from friction causing skin irritation such as a rash or even broken skin. None of that is normal. It may also leave deep grooves in your shoulders from the straps. All these marks, up to and including bruising.

What is weeping of the skin?

Patches of skin become red, scaly and itchy. Sometimes, tiny blisters containing clear fluid can form and the affected areas of skin can weep. Weeping is a sign that the dermatitis has become infected, usually with the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (‘golden staph’).

Can you get eczema between your breast?

What is breast eczema? Breast eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a condition that causes your skin to become dry, discolored, itchy and bumpy. It may appear in the dark areas around your nipples (areolas), between your breasts, under your breasts, on the sides of your breasts or elsewhere on your chest.

How can you tell the difference between Paget’s disease and eczema?

But there are differences. For example, Paget’s disease affects the nipple while eczema on the breast generally affects the areola and rarely affects the nipple. Also, Paget’s disease usually occurs in one breast while most other skin conditions tend to affect both breasts.