Many women do use Vagisil or similar products for yeast infections to treat their under-breast rash.
People can treat yeast infections on the breast with over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription antifungal ointments, creams, and oral tablets. Mild-to-moderate yeast infections typically clear up with the use of an OTC antifungal cream, such as clotrimazole (Mycelex).
If you have a breast yeast infection, you can first try treating it with over-the-counter medications like the antifungal clotrimazole and hydrocortisone cream to reduce redness and swelling.
In cases where the skin is very red, very inflamed and sore, ask your pharmacist for a *Hydrocortisone Cream. In cases where the skin is red, sore or itchy, ask your pharmacist for an *Anti-fungal cream or powder.
It causes a red, moist rash that can itch, burn, and sting. Intertrigo can be prevented by keeping skin folds clean and dry. Wash with antibacterial soap, dry the areas well, and apply antiperspirant under your breasts. Reducing skin-to-skin contact and friction can also help.
Desitin Maximum Strength Original Paste contains zinc oxide (ZnO). It has been used to treat diaper rash for generations. ZnO has well-established antifungal activity. It also provides a moisture barrier that is helpful for diaper rash and under-breast rash (intertrigo).
A yeast infection under the breast usually looks like a raised, shiny, reddish-brown rash where the skin folds under the breast. The rash can be itchy or painful and cause tiny blisters that ooze and crust over. It may also give off a bad odor.
Some people find that a diaper cream containing zinc oxide can be helpful. Health care providers have recommended moisture-wicking textile with silver for under-breast rash, to keep the area dry (Wound Care Canada, Vol. 11, No. 2, 2013).
Breast itchiness without a rash has many possible causes, including dry skin or growing breasts due to puberty, weight gain, or pregnancy. In some cases, allergic reactions or other underlying conditions may be responsible for the itchiness.
For thrush on the penis, breasts, armpits, groin or between the fingers you would use the external cream. Some Canesten products combine clotrimazole with other medicines.
Heat, sweat, and friction in the crevasses under your breasts, (a.k.a., your “under boob area”) not only make you stink, they make your clothing wet. This area is a breeding ground for itchy rashes and unattractive, red bumps.
Wash the affected area regularly. Pat your skin dry rather than rubbing. You can also use a hairdryer on a cool setting to soothe and dry under your breasts, especially if you are larger- breasted. Avoid sharing towels and flannels to reduce the spread of infection.
Intertrigo looks like a red, raw rash on the skin. It may feel sore or itchy, and it can sometimes ooze.
The main causes are sweat rash, 'skin to skin' rubbing and the growth of yeast which appear as a rash in the skin fold under the breast. This is commonly known as Intertrigo. If untreated, it may worsen, become infected and possibly spread to other parts of the body.
Itchy breasts can occur for various reasons and rarely indicate breast cancer. Mastitis, hormonal changes, yeast infections, dermatitis, and nursing are all noncancerous causes of itchy breasts. Cancers that are known to cause itchy breasts include IBC and Paget's disease. Taking care of your breasts is important.
Uncomplicated, uninfected intertrigo can be treated with barrier ointments, such as petrolatum (such as Vaseline) and zinc oxide (such as Desitin). Applying cotton compresses saturated with a drying solution such as Burow's solution to the skin folds for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day can also help the rash heal.
A fungal rash is often red and itches or burns. You may have red, swollen bumps like pimples or scaly, flaky patches.
Although thrush doesn't usually affect healthy skin, it can quickly affect damaged skin, and if left untreated, it may cause severe breast and nipple pain, itching, redness, and inflammation. This can lead to a skin infection if the inflamed area becomes cracked or if scratching causes open sores or raw spots.
Tea tree oil is naturally antifungal and antibacterial. Mix it with any carrier oil like coconut oil or olive oil and dab over the infected area about three to four times a day. This is one of the most effective home remedies to treat fungal infections.
While sweat itself doesn't smell, you may develop body odor when there is the presence of bacteria on your skin. This is particularly why sweaty breasts smell sour or musky. Body odor comes from bacteria on the skin, which breaks down sweat produced by the apocrine glands.
Skin infections caused by viruses usually result in red welts or blisters that can be itchy and/or painful. Meanwhile, fungal infections usually present with a red, scaly and itchy rash with occasional pustules.