Women around the world face many common problems, and one of them is getting rashes under the breasts. A rash under the breasts is a common form of irritating dermatitis, and is known as intertrigo characterized by the inflammation of skin folds. The most common causes of these rashes are heat, excessive sweating, lack of air circulation, wearing an ill-fitting bra that rubs against the breasts, obesity, etc.
However, breast rashes might also be accompanied by yeast or other types of fungal infections. In hot and humid climatic conditions, the environment often harbors the growth of germs, which increases the chances of getting rashes. In other times, breast rashes can be the result of any allergic reaction or infection in the breast tissues due to breast-feeding. Whatever the causes may be, breast rashes are a source of great discomfort as they result in red patches, a burning sensation, dryness, and itchiness. To get rid of rashes under your breasts, simple natural remedies have proved to be of great benefit. In serious cases when you can spot infection, take help of your doctor. A few home remedies have, however, proved to work wonderfully in treating breast rashes.
Cold Compress
A cold compress is very helpful in treating pain, burns, and itching. It is extremely helpful in treating rashes under the breasts as well.
1. Take some ice and wrap it in a thin towel.
2. Put that ice pack over the rashes and rub it for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Take a break and repeat the process.
Alternatively, you can apply skimmed milk and cold water by using equal parts of both so that swelling and itching gets reduced. You can also try bathing with cold water as it helps in closing pores and controls sweating, which in turn, reduces the appearance of rashes.
Vinegar
Sometimes, chemical residue present in our clothes can cause breast rashes. This problem can easily be solved by using vinegar.
1. Take half a cup of white vinegar in half a bucket of hot water.
2. Wash your bras with this water and dry them in the sun.
Alternatively, you can follow another remedy:
1. Take a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and add it to a cup of water.
2. Apply this diluted apple cider vinegar to the affected area.
3. Repeat two or three times daily.
Note: If it causes any discomfort, stop using it and follow the white vinegar remedy of washing your bras instead.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is known for its awesome soothing properties and the healing effects it has on skin. It aids in providing relief from rashes as well as its greasy nature reduces any kind of friction that might cause rashes. Coconut oil is also antifungal and antibacterial in nature.
1. Take some extra-virgin coconut oil in a bowl.
2. Apply it on the rashes and wait until the oil gets completely absorbed in the skin.
3. Repeat the process two to three times daily until you get rid of your rashes.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has numerous antifungal properties and can be topically used to treat breast rashes. Tea tree oil also prevents the growth of fungus and any other infection.
1. Take six drops of pure tea tree oil.
2. Take four tablespoons of olive oil.
3. Mix both the oils well.
4. Dip a cotton ball in the mixture and apply it on the rashes.
5. Massage the area gently letting the oil penetrate into the skin.
6. Do it right after shower and repeat it before bedtime.
Note: Do not use tea tree oil without diluting it with a carrier oil as it may cause skin irritation.
Cornstarch
Cornstarch treatment works wonderfully in alleviating the itching and burning sensations caused by a breast rash. Cornstarch can keep the skin dry and in cases of fungal rashes, using talc as fungi feed on cornstarch is very helpful.
1. Clean the rash-affected area with a mild soap and water, and pat dry.
2. Let the area dry completely.
3. Lightly dust cornstarch over the rashes.
4. Repeat the process twice daily until you get rid of your rashes completely.
Note: Avoid the application of cornstarch on moist or wet skin as it increases the risk of getting fungal infection. With these easy home remedies, you won’t need to suffer from breast rashes again.
