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Does this sound like breast dermatitis?

I currently have a rash on both breasts. It starts in between my breasts and goes down both breasts all the way to the aereola. It then stops and continues along the edge of the aereloa at the bottom of the breast. The rash consists of a series of red circles (some bigger than others). They are itchy and some of them peel. They sometimes bleed if scratched or if rubbed against my bra. There seems to be a circle inside of some of the circles.
I had this  for the first time when I started nursing my first child and it seemed to go away after my baby was weaned. Now I am nursing again and it has returned. I can't help but think it is somehow related to nursing due to the timing but can't figure how or why? Any thoughts/comments/suggestions you have would be most helpful. Thank you!!
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Thanks for your comments and  suggestions. I had thought maybe it was detergent but then thought that I would have the rash all over my body? Anyway, I decided that it is worth looking into so I went and bought some laundry soap for super sensitive skin today.... bras are in the wash right now.... and I won't use any fabric softener... I"ll let you know if it helps - thank you :)
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Sounds like one of the Urticaria Family (Hives) I wonder if its something you are drinking or eating,are you wearing a new Bra of a differant material? check out the detergent you wash it in also any shower Gels or Bathing products, do you use any of the products for nursing Moms the creams etc?Think about it ,as it does seem as if it is related to the Nursing , but dont stop the Nursing better you suffer for a short while than deprive Baby of the best thing that ever happened to them!!
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