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Fungal infections of breasts might be quite
embarrassing and uncomfortable.

A breast fungus is a common term for a
fungal infection of the skin overlying the
breast. It does not imply an infection of the
deeper breast tissue.

The area under the breast (inframammary
fold) is particularly prone to fungal
infections in women for a number of
reasons that makes this region ideal for
fungi to thrive.

Most fungal skin infections persist without
medical treatment therefore it has to be
diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.

The infection can spread to eventually
affect the top of the breast and even the
cleavage.



One of the consequences of a long term
fungal skin infection is a dark discoloration
of the skin which can be unsightly.

There
are usually no other significant
complications of a breast fungus.

Causes of fungal infection under the breast:
If you spot the signs of itchiness, rashes,
pain, some discharge of the breast, or flaky
skin, then you might have a fungal
infection. It can sometimes affect the skin
and provoke an unpleasant odour.

Preventive measures
If you think and suspect that you might
have this problem, it’s best to take
preventive measures in order to prevent a
recurrence.

Despite everything, no one
would like to fiddle with their bra and
discreetly itch while dealing with people at
home or trying to look professional at the
workplace.

Common causes of fungal infections on the
breast:

Fungal infections or yeast of the
breast occur as a result of fungi
accumulation and thriving in the warmer
skin areas. Usually, this happens when you
have not dried off properly, or when your
bra is not fitting right and thus it causes
moisture and sweating.

Also, large-breasted
women are disposed to fungal infections on
the breast because they carry around some
extra weight.
One of the main kinds of fungal infections
which strike the breast is because of
dermatophytes.

One such fungal infection is
ringworm which causes ring-shaped lesions
on your skin and at the same time, it might
transfer from your skin to anywhere else on
your body.

Another type of fungal infection which is
caused by the Candida albicans is the main
responsible for thrush, on the nipple the
breast and privates. Nipple damage might
cause breast thrush as well. People who
have already finished a course of antibiotics
can develop this problem as well, because
of the loss of ‘good’ bacteria within the
body.

Symptoms to watch out for: You will feel
the fungal infections, but in case you are
not sure how to differentiate between them
from the rest of routine allergies rashes,
then pay attention to these symptoms:

*Itching or burning of the breast and its
surrounding skin, especially below the
breast.

*Cracking or peeling skin

*Red skin rash

*Skin discoloration

*Unbearable pain in one or both breasts
*Pain after nursing your baby

*A dark skin surrounding the nipple
Cracked or flaky nipples

*Musty odour below the breast.

*Thin discharge from the breast.


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