breast rash

[nitvan16]

hi i am having rash and itching on both of my breast areola. sometime i notice ver little watery discharge especially after a shower and i am even more worried because i am breast feeding. there is no pain but it gets very itchy and the skin is flaking. i have tried creams with no good result


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[nitvan16]

thank you very much for your advice. I've made an appointment to the doctor finger cross everything will be alright

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

For breast feeding women, it is very common to have irritations in the breast-nipple area caused by some form of trauma during breast feeding.  However, I suggest you show this to your doctor for proper assessment.  Other causes would include fungal infection or allergic, and contact dermatitis.  Fungal infections can be diagnosed with a KOH smear and can be treated with topical antifungals.  Also ask your doctor if it will be safe to continue breast feeding if there is indeed a proven fungal infection.  For now, keep the area dry and refrain from scratching.

Regards and God bless.