When to see a doctor

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Make an appointment

A breast rash is rarely an emergency. But make an appointment with a healthcare professional if your breast rash doesn't respond to self-care or if you also have:

  • Fever.
  • Severe pain.
  • Sores that won't heal.
  • Streaks coming from the rash.
  • Yellow or green fluid oozing from the rash.
  • Skin that's peeling off.
  • A history of breast cancer.

Seek emergency medical care if your rash comes with:

  • Difficulty breathing, chest tightness or swelling in the throat.
  • A rapid worsening of symptoms.

Self-care for breast rash

In the meantime, you may find some relief from your symptoms with these measures:

  • Take a cool bath or put a cool washcloth over the rash for a few minutes. Do this a few times a day if it helps ease your symptoms.
  • Use a gentle soap in the shower to clean the area. After you shower, apply a gentle moisturizing cream free of fragrances. Do this while your skin is still damp. Don't use fragranced products such as body washes, soaps and creams on the rash.
  • Take care of your skin. Don't scratch the rash.
  • Think about recent behaviors that may have caused your rash. Have you tried a new soap? Have you been wearing scratchy clothing? Stop using any new products that may have caused your rash.

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April 26, 2024

See also

  1. Symptom Checker