Apparently, it’s possible to get a yeast infection under your breast.
Here’s what dermatologists want you to know.
For me, it happens all year round.
Even without a full-blown infection, you may experience peeling skin in the wake of sweaty boobs.
It can occur with excessive sweating where the high humidity may damage the skin barrier.
This is common in areas of the body like the skin under the breasts or between the thighs.
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The skin can become red, raw, and itchy.
As the skin barrier recovers from inflammation, the skin sheds its outer later, leading to peeling.
Its a chronic skin condition that affects the skin folds… including under the breasts, says Dr. Song.
It is often superinfected with fungal or bacterial organisms.
Yeast infections, apparently, can also occur in the area.
To treat intertrigo, you want to keep the skin as dry as possible, says Dr. Zeichner.
I commonly recommend combining antifungal creams along with antibiotic first aid ointments, plus, zinc-containing barrier creams.
This helps hydrate, repair the skin barrier, and reduce levels of fungi and bacteria on the skin.
But, you must be sure to let it dry before putting clothing on.
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When hydrating, use a moisturizer that is easy to spread and dries down quickly like Eucerin Daily.
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