Athlete's Foot... on Breasts...?

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  • nessa786
    nessa786 Posts: 107 Member
    I get the same thing and it is a yeast infection. You can get some Nystatin cream from your doctor and it clears up really well
  • AmyFett
    AmyFett Posts: 1,607 Member
    athletes foot is just a fungal infection... you can really get it anywhere. Lots of people get fungal infections in skip flaps, under the belly, boobs, wherever.
  • Embooya
    Embooya Posts: 222 Member
    Look into something called Tinea Versicolor. Its a skin fungus most commonly picked up at gyms.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    This is my new favourite thread.
  • Heather_Rider
    Heather_Rider Posts: 1,159 Member
    I haven't seen anyone talkng about this - and, of course, I can't talk to anyone IRL about this! But I seem to be getting athlete's foot on my boobs. They are on the large size (DDs) and I keep them buttoned up tight in a bra all day. I use an exercise bra while working out and a normal bra during the other times. I can only imagine that I have the same fungus that causes athlete's foot because when I use the medicine I seem to get some relief.

    Is this my imagination or has anyone else experienced this?

    absolutly. I also had this before. I just thought it was heat rash. Use lotrimin cream or (if you can - use it spray) I cant use the spray because of my COPD. You can get the generic for $4 at walmart. Twice a day for two weeks. You can also use Gold Bond Powder for keeping it dry, or cornstarch.

    Wash your bras seperately, in hot water with a little clorox (or clorox 2) to make sure you arent spreading it.. and if you have a partner, duing "whoohaa" times.. keep a shirt on. Its contageous.

    Good luck!
  • nursenessa1
    nursenessa1 Posts: 182 Member
    Ahletes foot is a fungal infection. Fungus likes warm wet spot like under the breasts. Doc will prescribe ya some nystatin powder and it will clear. Air the girls out at night. Wash under them pat dry and let them be free.. you can also get otc antifungal creams
  • Jongfaith
    Jongfaith Posts: 195
    Yep everyones got this one right.. been there many times! yeast/athletes/fungal infection under and between the breasts is really common for me. smells funky and itches! Wash really well (not with a pouf) and powder, deodorant, tea tree oil, or over the counter antifungal it up. I have used them all and at different times some work better than others. Feeling your pain, glad you asked someone but if it continues do contact your doc. Feel better
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    My diabetic mother gets this all the time. It's a yeast infection. Because her blood sugar is high on occasion, the fungus/yeast really likes it and spreads. It's worsened by a higher blood sugar and occurs when there is moist skin-to-skin contact, such as under her boobs and her stomach "apron." There are several anti fungal medications that you can get, but if it's a large area, call and get a Rx for it. It will go away faster. There are creams and powders available by Rx. Have you had your blood sugar checked lately? :flowerforyou:
  • MorganLeighRN
    MorganLeighRN Posts: 411 Member
    Is it truly a rash or is it from chafing? I know when I run for a long time I will sometimes chafe. If it is a fungal infection you can actually use Monistat (yes, that Monistat for yeast infections). If it is chafing use glide.
  • HurricaneElaine
    HurricaneElaine Posts: 984 Member
    I get yeast infections under my breasts also. I'm between a B and C, not really all that big, but it happens to women of all sizes. I've even seen it in my underarms. I usually use the OTC cream and that takes care of it, but I'm going to try tea tree oil that another MFP-er posted about. I use that on my scalp mostly, but I'll give it a try. Can't hurt - might help! :wink:
  • michelleindeed
    michelleindeed Posts: 117 Member
    I had Tinea Versicolor between my DDDs for a long time until I just saw a dermatologist. Samples he gave me cleared it right up in a couple weeks. Fungus man, ugh.
    Dandruff, tinea, jock itch, ringworm, athlete's foot. Nothing good!
  • IslandDreamer64
    IslandDreamer64 Posts: 258 Member
    I had a similar problem last year and I treated it with yeast infection cream. It cleared up in about 2 days. Hope you get relief soon!
  • grubb1019
    grubb1019 Posts: 371 Member
    I had yeast infection under my arms once. I used the prescription my dr gave me, but it kept coming back. Tea tree oil finally cleared it up. I used hydrocordizone cream also to stop the itch.
  • mensasu
    mensasu Posts: 355 Member
    My husband got a really bad rash on his chest (he's very heavy). The doctor told him to wash his chest with head and shoulders and it really helped. If it really flares up then 1% hydrocortisone cream is what he uses.
  • Troll
    Troll Posts: 922 Member
    I get it on my side. use clotrimazole :)

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