Is it normal to have red marks under your breasts?
Although red spots or a red rash on the breast are usually symptoms of a noncancerous condition, they can sometimes be an early sign of breast cancer and a person should monitor them closely. Red spots are a typical feature of inflammatory breast cancer or IBC, which is a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer.
Is it normal to have dark marks under my breast?
The velvety markings that are characteristic of acanthosis nigricans (a-can-THO-sis NIH-grih-cans) can appear anywhere on the body. They most often show up on the skin folds of the neck, armpits and groin and under the breasts.
What does cancer rash look like under breast?
The skin on your breast can turn dark and appear bruised. This will usually involve a large area of the breast. The skin on your breast might also look dimpled like an orange peel. This dimpling is caused by a buildup of fluid in the breast that’s due to cancer cells blocking the lymph vessels.
What does under breast fungus look like?
A yeast infection on the breasts tends to look like a raised, shiny, red rash in the warm, moist folds of your skin. If the yeast overgrowth becomes more severe, it can also cause your skin to crack and bleed. Like other yeast infections, itching, burning, and pain at the rash site are common symptoms.
How do I get rid of intertrigo under my breasts?
To treat intertrigo, your doctor may recommend short-term use of a topical steroid to reduce inflammation in the area. If the area is also infected, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal or antibiotic cream or ointment. Sometimes you need an oral medication.
What is bed rash?
Heat rash will develop in places where the skin is sweaty and irritated either by clothing or the bed and bedsheets. Staying in bed without changing position for extended periods of time can result in heat rash. Obviously, summer months or excessively warm rooms will contribute to heat rash in bed rest patients.
