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Had itchy dark rash under l breast for 5 weeks aftertaking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) it appeared took over counter meds won't go away could it be breastcancer im scared?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

No breast cancer: Will not present that way , most likely you may have fungal infection under breast fold , due to sweating , excoriated skin, see your doctor even better see a dermatologist

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Answered 1/21/2014

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A member asked:

Had itchy dark rash under l breast for 5 weeks aftertaking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) it appeared took over counter meds won't go away could it be breastcancer im scared?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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