Rash from WACOAL Bra

Has anyone else had any problems with rashes from a WASCOAL brand bra? Large red welts around the breast area. What could be causing this rash? I'm not allergic to spandex or latex. It IS NOT just Victoria Secret bras that are causing this.

[seeker5513]

Until I started wearing a Wacoal bra, I never had a "bra rash."  The rash I get when I wear the bra is painful and itchy.  I'd like to know what is causing it.

[chicken313]

I purchased a Bali Bra and broke out woth large welts and itching on my back...as soon as I removed the bra the welts went down and itching stopped

[Cope620]

In December I purchased a partially padded Bali bra  got the most horrendous rash complete with itching and burning-- only in the area with the padding.  It was like two bright red smiles on my chest!

I went back to the regular "unpadded" Bali bras that I have worn for years and the rash eventually went away...so

then I decided to try the Victoria Secret Angels fully padded bra and the rash returned with a vengence...went back to wearing the unpadded Bali bras and the rash recently cleared completely.

I tried soaking the bras in clean water, soaking in Woolite, then again in clean water, but it didn't work.  Put on the Vic Sec two days ago and within hours the itching began...off went the bra.

Today, out of curiosity and jokingly, I thought I would google bra allergies and  was shocked to find that this has been going on for since 2008!  why are these bras still on the market?  This is crazy!

[tekina]

I also purchased three Bali bras, the concealing petal brand. And about one month ago I had bleeding from the nipple and now have an extremely painful rash all over my breasts. It is horrible and very itchy. I stopped using my Bali's for a week and the rash started to fade then I tried my Bali for 2 days and ouch it is back with a vengeance! Never again am I wearing my pretty little Bali!

[tekina]

I also purchased three Bali bras, the concealing petal brand. And about one month ago I had bleeding from the nipple and now have an extremely painful rash all over my breasts. It is horrible and very itchy. I stopped using my Bali's for a week and the rash started to fade then I tried my Bali for 2 days and ouch it is back with a vengeance! Never again am I wearing my pretty little Bali!

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, Bra allergies are directly related to the constructions of the bra. If your body is not resistant to the metal or the elastic that they use, you will find some rashes and skin irritation around the breasts and give rise to skin rashes.

Using unwashed bra for a long time will also lead to skin irritation. Bras should be free of dirt, sweat And grime. Also use mild detergent to wash the bra as it also may be the detergent allergy. Do not wash it with the rest of your clothing.

You can change the bra and use soft material without elastic or cotton bra. Also you can remove it while sleeping .You need to check that you sweat less as it may also cause allergy and skin rash in bra area. Avoid using very tight bra which may also be the reason.

You can discontinue using for 3-4 days and consult dermatologist for further evaluation and proper guidance. Take care and regards.

[LouLou1957]

I bought a bras at Costco (Calvin Klein) and I got rashes and my breast are itchy swollen and red pasches.  Any body have the same problem.

[acktivities]

I purchased a Wacoal bra last month and broke out in a bad rash-itchy in the the area that the bra covered (except my back). Despite washing the bra, I still got the rash-itchy, irritating rash.  What material is being used????

[KFB818]

I also got a rash from a WACOAL bra. I wore it one day. The rash didn't appear until after I took it off, and took overnight to really develop. The rash is the same shape of the bra cups, so I knew it was the cause. I am using anti-inch cream which is helping, but the rash hasn't completely gone away yet.  I am returning the bra since it sounds like washing it doesn't remove whatever is in the frabric that is causing the rash.

[KFB818]

I also got a rash from a WACOAL bra. I wore it one day. The rash didn't appear until after I took it off, and took overnight to really develop. The rash is the same shape of the bra cups, so I knew it was the cause. I am using anti-inch cream which is helping, but the rash hasn't completely gone away yet.  I am returning the bra since it sounds like washing it doesn't remove whatever is in the frabric that is causing the rash.