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When to see a doctor
By Mayo Clinic staff
Make an appointment
Breast rash is rarely an emergency. Make an appointment with your doctor if your breast rash is accompanied by:
- Fever
- Severe pain
- Sores that won't heal
- Signs and symptoms that are getting worse or last longer than a week
Self-care for breast rash
In the meantime, you may find some relief with self-care measures for your breast rash, such as:
- Take a warm bath or place a warm washcloth over the rash for a few minutes.
- Apply a fragrance-free moisturizer to the area.
- Take care of your skin. Don't scratch the rash.
- Avoid extra stress, since stress can make a rash itchier or make you more likely to scratch.
- Investigate common rash causes, such as new soap or scratchy clothing. Stop using any new products that may have caused your rash.
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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