QUESTION: How to treat a Rash on both my areolas

hi i had this rash on both my areolas and has spread out around my breast for two years already,i went to many derma n got no results. ... There is yellow discharges on my breast its all cracked up and really itchy...

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ANSWER: How to treat a Rash on both my areolas

Hi,

The breast rash cream is designed for rashes in the skin folds UNDER the breasts it is too drying for the sensitive areola area. The best product for the breasts and areolas would be the lavender face and body balm.

If you have yellow discharge I assume you may have pain with it as well. It sounds as if the glands in the breast may be infected and require an antibiotic from the doctor.

The Psoriasis cream is not suitable for the breasts as it will not be very effective, we have an Ointment form our our Order form whicih would be better for you breasts. We call it our Extra Strength Psoriasis Ointment. It is much less drying although more oily to use.

So I would summarise by suggesting the doctor for the discharge, the Lavender balm for the breast skin and areola areas and the Extra Strength Psoriasis Ointment for any psoriatic areas.

Kind Regards,
David Hosking. 10 August 2006

QUESTION: It is around the areola not between or under any flaps. It is red, flat and scaly.

Hi David,
Please help. I've had this reoccurring rash on both breasts for over two years now. It started when I was pregnant and it is still here as I'm breast feeding. I've tried over the counter anti-fungil treatments, it will go away but then come back. It is around the areola not between or under any flaps. It is red, flat and scaly. The itch is maddening until I get it under control.

I've been reading your web site and I'm definitely gonna do a hot water wash on all my bras today!!! I have no other rashes or fungus, nor have I ever had and and I'm not allergic to anything but do have sensitivities to some creams and sunblocks.

These pictures are not too clear but I'm having a tough time getting them much clearer.

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ANSWER: It is around the areola not between or under any flaps. It is red, flat and scaly.

Hi ,
The hot wash will eliminate reinfection so getting the infection under control is the next step. As our breast rash cream is designed for the area under the breasts it is not suitable for around the areola.

The product Daktarin containing miconazole is available in cream to apply to the skin 2-3 times a day. As the name Daktarin is used for a range of products containing different ingredients ensure the product you choose has the active ingredient miconazole. This is safe to use anywhere on the breast when breast feeding. (It is even available in an oral gel for treating baby thrush in the mouth.) This should get the problem under control quickly and the cream should be used until at least 7 days after all symptoms have cleared up as spores can remain in the skin causing recurrence.

Kind Regards, David Hosking 27/03/2009