Question 1

can i get a yeast infection under my breasts?

Accepted Answer

YEAST under breasts: Yeast (candida)  thrives in moist places where there is skin-on-skin (yeast intertrigo) e.g. Under the breasts, other skin folds. The best prevention is keep these areas dry with powder or medicated powders. Also topical anti-fungals will help clear up the irritating rash.  Yeast rashes seem to more prevalent with warmer weather, too  hope you are better!

Question 2

about 2 weeks ago i noticed i had this brownish mark between my breasts. just a couple of days ago it started to peel. is this a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Intertrigo: A minimal yeast infection can occur in this area . Try a little Monistat cream

Question 3

good evening....i have a yeast infection under my breasts and pannus.  i have hx of mrsa infections.  would anything otc help?

Accepted Answer

Yeast: OTC  antiyeast creams or ointments like mycostatin (nystatin) should be effective.

Question 4

navel yeast infection. how can i treat it? how can it be avoided. am overweight. :( get lots of yeast infections under breasts, female parts. :(

Accepted Answer

Anti-yeast cream: Yeast in the naval area = ringworm...But make sure you have the correct diagnosis. Topical antifungal creams are often adquate, but severe cases may require oral medication.
Keep areas clean and dry to minimize recurrence..

Question 5

i'm really itchy under my breasts and on the top of my thighs. can i have yeast infection under my breasts but can that spread to only my thighs?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes.: Ringworm or candida infections can be spread from one place to another, if those places stay warm/ moist/ airtight.  Dry skin or bacterial suprainfections can do the same thing.  I would consider using miconazole or monistat cream in the folds under your breasts until the itching is gone.  Then use a desiccant cream like Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) to keep the area dry so the yeast won't grow back.

Question 6

i have chronic subcutaneous cysts under both breasts each time cyst comes and pops a yeast infection follows any suggestions? have had surgery in past

Accepted Answer

Powder: Try an anti-fungal powder under the breasts to try and prevent recurrent fungal infections.  It's also important to keep the area dry and avoid skin on skin if possible (use cotton or wicking fabric between breast and chest wall)

Question 7

i'm 5 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding. i have a vaginal and breast yeast infection. how should  i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Diflucan (fluconazole): Ask your ostetrician for medication that should treat both breast and vaginal yeast infections. It should only require 1 or2 tablets without any side effects to your infant.

Question 8

will an antibiotic yeast infection under breasts clear up without medicine?

Accepted Answer

It may not as that: crease or fold the breast creates in your skin is conducive to yeast infections... use baby powder to dry up the area, with some Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) cream as a barrier.  That should do the trick. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 9

what's to be done about breast yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Clean, dry + Rx: Keep the area under breasts clean & dry.  You can apply otc products per the manufacturers directions. Over- the – counter medicines for yeast infections include: micon 7, monistat, vagistat, (tioconazole) gynazole, femcare, gyne-lotrimin& mycelex.

Question 10

is it safe to breast feed while treating a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Breastfeeding is safe with a wide variety of yeast infection treatments.

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About 2 weeks ago i noticed i had this brownish mark between my breasts. just a couple of days ago it started to peel. is this a yeast infection?

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Good evening....i have a yeast infection under my breasts and pannus. i have hx of mrsa infections. would anything otc help?

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Navel yeast infection. how can i treat it? how can it be avoided. am overweight. :( get lots of yeast infections under breasts, female parts. :(

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I'm really itchy under my breasts and on the top of my thighs. can i have yeast infection under my breasts but can that spread to only my thighs?

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I have chronic subcutaneous cysts under both breasts each time cyst comes and pops a yeast infection follows any suggestions? have had surgery in past

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I'm 5 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding. i have a vaginal and breast yeast infection. how should i treat it?

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Will an antibiotic yeast infection under breasts clear up without medicine?

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What's to be done about breast yeast infection?

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Is it safe to breast feed while treating a yeast infection?

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