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Dark patches under breast
Hi,
I'm having dark patches under my breasts(Attached photo for your reference) for the last 2 months. It's itchy sometimes. Could you please help me letting know about this in detail?
Thank you!
Hi
This is intertrigo. Multiple factors like hot humid environment, excessive sweating, occlusion, fungal infection, friction etc contribute to it.
Next Steps
consult a dermatologist for detail prescription.
Health Tips
wear loose cotton clothes.
use absorbent dusting powder
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Hello dear. Sweat and moisture can build up in body folds such as under the breasts and this can lead to proliferation of fungus and bacteria there.
It will require complete and prolonged course of treatment for full recovery
Kindly consult online
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Consult online for treatment
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