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Causes
By Mayo Clinic staff
Most breast rashes have the same causes as rashes occurring elsewhere on the body. However, there are some potentially more serious conditions that are specific to the breast.
Causes of rash that occur only on the breast may include:
General causes of rash that can affect any part of the body, including the breast, include:
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- Cutaneous candidiasis (especially under the breasts)
- Dermatitis
- Hives and angioedema
- Psoriasis
- Scabies
- Seborrheic dermatitis
Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.
References
- Paget's disease of the breast. In: Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2011: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2011. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/page.do?eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00025-1--sc0015&isbn=978-0-323-05610-6&sid=1118244796&type=bookPage§ionEid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00025-1--sc0015&uniqId=235538941-3#4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00025-1--sc0015. Accessed Jan. 7, 2011.
- Contact dermatitis. Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2011: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2011. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/page.do?sid=1118245558&eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00012-3--s24245&isbn=978-0-323-05610-6&type=bookPage§ionEid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00012-3--s24245&uniqId=235538941-4#4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00012-3--s24245. Accessed Jan. 7, 2011.
- Neuhaus IM, et al. Mammary and extramammary Paget disease. In: Wolff K, et al. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 7th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=2975806. Accessed Feb. 15, 2011.
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