Treatment of diaper rash and prickly heat under the mammary glands

A rash under the mammary glands must be diagnosed regarding the reasons for its appearance, since such manifestations cannot be ignored. When rashes appear, it is necessary to understand the reason for this appearance. In the case of periodic appearance of the rash, a general pattern is revealed. In case of unexpected and spontaneous occurrences and the rash does not go away within 4 days, you will need to contact a medical specialist.

Sometimes people consider rashes to be the most natural and common thing that they have to put up with. But you can’t treat your own health this way. The occurrence of rashes, one way or another, cannot be asymptomatic. It is necessary to identify the factor that provoked this appearance, and after that you should already think about getting rid of troubles on the skin, that is, treatment procedures.

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How to get rid of prickly heat under the breasts?

To get rid of mild prickly heat under the breasts, it is enough to take a shower 2-3 times a day. After active sweating, it is advisable to wash yourself additionally. Baths with decoctions of string, oak bark, and chamomile are recommended. After a shower, you can dry your skin with baby powders, zinc emulsions or Bepanten and Sudocrem creams.

To prevent infection, the area under the breast should be treated with solutions of chlorophyllipt or potassium permanganate. The antifungal fucorcin and methylene blue permanently stain clothes, so they must be used with caution.

In case of severe itching, additional antihistamine or hormonal ointments are prescribed: suprastin, tavegil, kremgen. If inflammation spreads over a large area, internal use of antiallergic drugs is also possible (during pregnancy, only after consultation with a gynecologist).

If there is a stink under the mammary glands, then this is a reason to prescribe local or systemic antibiotics, but these drugs can only be used after visiting a doctor.

Miliaria can always be cured with adequate therapy; the main thing is not to self-medicate in severe forms of this disease.

Causes of diaper rash under the breasts

The causes of diaper rash under the mammary glands are quite diverse, so before treating this inflammatory disease you need to familiarize yourself with them. Only an accurate determination of the specific preconditions for the occurrence of diaper rash will help prescribe effective treatment. Predisposing factors may be:

• excessive sweating;
• nail fungus;
• obesity;
• large breast size;
• diabetes;
• allergic reactions;
• tight synthetic underwear;
• refusal to wear a bra with severely sagging breasts;
• reduced immunity;
• lack of personal hygiene;
• skin infection;
• illnesses that cause excessive sweating, especially at night;
• hyperhidrosis;
• taking strong antibiotics.

The above reasons can lead to diaper rash independently or in any combination.

The first symptom of the disease is inflammation of the skin, which is divided into three degrees:

1. Mild degree. It is characterized by slight redness of the skin under the breasts, accompanied by mild itching.
2. Moderate severity. Additionally, pronounced redness and rashes appear, the local temperature rises, and erosion can be detected.
3. Severe degree. Accompanied by severe redness, numerous skin lesions, transition to the area between the breasts, and the exudate that is released smells bad. Severe itching can turn into pain when moving.

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The progression of diaper rash can be rapid. When an infection occurs, more than one symptom of the disease may appear within 3-4 hours.

Where does the rash come from?

The skin located in this area allows you to see certain changes that occur inside the body. The defect in the occurrence of a rash is cosmetic, but its causes, as a rule, are sought directly in the body.

When initial rashes are detected, the state of the body is analyzed and a provoking factor is looked for. Among such factors are:

• The presence of hormonal changes - due to puberty or the menstrual cycle.
• Stressful situations, depression and neuroses.
• Certain medications, such as certain antibiotics.
• Certain bad habits.
• Lack of vitamins.
• Lack of proper nutrition.
• Poor skin care.
• Hypothermia results.
• Overheating from the sun's rays.

All of the above reasons are eliminated if necessary, leveled out or taken under absolute control. For example, it is recommended to take antidepressants and multivitamins, follow a diet, correct regimen, and avoid bad habits.

If your lifestyle is normal, the cleanliness of your skin is guaranteed. When a rash appears due to hormonal changes, treatment is also directly related to the correct regimen. Hormonal imbalance must be avoided. It is quite dangerous when the cause of the rash is one or another disease.

Common symptoms and manipulations in dermatology:

• Skin rashes
• Calling a dermatologist to your home
• Itching in the urethra
• Itchy skin
• Skin rash
• Prevention of casual sex
• Skin neoplasms
• Pyoderma
• Pityriasis rosea
• Streptoderma
• Scabies
• Peeling skin
• Fungal infections
• Skin infection
• Pus on the skin
• Blisters on the skin
• Papillomas on the foreskin
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Skin structure

How to treat diaper rash under the breast?

It is necessary to combat diaper rash under the mammary glands in a comprehensive manner using hygiene procedures, medications and traditional methods. Any therapeutic regimen must be agreed with the doctor so as not to overdo it with the number of procedures.

Pashkova Alla Valerievna

Obstetrician-gynecologist, candidate of medical sciences.

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At the beginning of the treatment of advanced cases of diaper rash, blood tests, urine tests, blood sugar tests, and bacterial examination of a smear from the problem area are prescribed. Only after this the doctor decides on a treatment regimen.

Hygiene procedures

You can avoid the progression of diaper rash using the following hygiene measures:

1. Regular (2-3 times a day) shower or bath with herbal infusions of oak, string or chamomile. Skin irritation after showering can be relieved by using a hairdryer on a cold setting.
2. Place well-ironed cotton cloth or gauze between the chest and body to reduce friction. It should be changed every day.
3. During treatment, it is necessary to choose a bra without hard or synthetic parts. Its material must allow air to pass freely and be hygroscopic.
4. Avoid physical activity accompanied by profuse sweating.

You should not over-wash the problem area, because this dries out the skin and prevents its regeneration.

Why does severe irritation occur in the chest area?

Excessive redness is a sign of skin interaction with a strong allergen, which appears several hours after contact. The following factors provoke a severe allergic reaction:

• Contact with an animal to which the girl is allergic.
• Eating unusual foods.
• Underwear or clothing made of synthetic fabric.
• A new bra worn for the first time can cause skin irritation.

If a woman ignores the slight redness and small rash, the likelihood of severe irritation increases. Redness can be aggravated by self-medication, poorly treated dermatosis or mycosis.

If irritation is not treated, an infiltrate will form in the affected area. Its discharge is transparent or white and the smell is extremely unpleasant. You will already need to be treated with antibiotics, which are prescribed only by a highly specialized doctor. Such drugs are not sold in pharmacies without a prescription.

What ointment to use for diaper rash under the mammary glands?

When treating diaper rash under the mammary glands, a number of ointments are used, each of which is used in special cases. Before applying the drugs, it is recommended to treat the skin with antiseptics: a solution of potassium permanganate, chlorophyllipt or furacillin.

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If there is swelling in the folds of the breasts and exudate appears, then drying ointments are used: linin, Teymurov ointment, Lassar paste. They contain zinc, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory components, which, along with drying, also have an additional therapeutic effect. They are used mainly at the beginning of therapy.

In the presence of infected ulcers, erosions and cracks, local ointments with antibiotics are prescribed: Levomekol, Clotrimazole, Lorinden S, Sintomycin and others. Their use is more effective when alternating with drying drugs. The use of antibacterial ointments should be limited in time: after signs of infection disappear, their use can be stopped.

After eliminating active exudative manifestations and infection, skin treatment with ointments with a regenerative effect is prescribed: tar paste, panthenol, methyluracil ointment, bepanthen and others. Their use is combined with ongoing hygienic procedures, which are carried out until the signs of the disease completely disappear.

At the final stage of treatment, the skin under the mammary glands can be smeared with baby diaper rash cream or regenerating ointment for 1-2 weeks. This helps the skin restore its protective functions and eliminate the likelihood of relapse of the disease in the short term.

Treatment of diaper rash with folk remedies is justified only if classical methods of drug therapy are unavailable.

Diaper rash under the mammary glands in older women

The skin of older women loses elasticity, becomes sensitive, dry, and thins. It rubs and cracks easily, and then takes a long time to heal. The cause of diaper rash under the breasts in older women can be rubbing even with high-quality fabric, so it is necessary to constantly inspect this area. Age-related changes in women's skin lead to a number of features in the treatment of diaper rash:

1. The material of the bra during therapy should be soft and breathable.
2. Dry skin should be compensated by increased use of moisturizing creams with a healing effect. Appropriate baby creams will also work.
3. It is recommended to wipe the inflamed areas with decoctions of oak and chamomile, followed by application of zinc ointments or powders.

Pashkova Alla Valerievna

Obstetrician-gynecologist, candidate of medical sciences.

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Inflammation of the skin under the breasts in older women tends to become chronic, so it is important to monitor the condition of the folds under the mammary glands and promptly treat the disease.

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Publication date: 2018-02-07

What to do if you sweat under your breasts: preventing trouble

To prevent the appearance of diaper rash under the mammary glands in hot weather, you need to follow a number of simple rules:

1. Wear comfortable, breathable underwear without hard elements.
2. Use baby powder if you sweat profusely.
3. Take a shower 2 times a day.
4. Thoroughly wipe the folds under the breasts after bathing.
5. Do not change cosmetic products frequently.
6. Change underwear after excessive sweating.

These simple tips will help make even diaper rash under the breasts in older women less likely. If the disease does occur and progresses, you should immediately consult a doctor.

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