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#79508 - 06/15/04 02:16 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
Posts: 5918
Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Ever heard of boob rash? Well, I have it. After my last post about my UTI, and all the great responses, I'm thinking maybe my sensitive skin REALLLLY doesn't like my detergent and fabric softener! Is that possible?
When I went to the doc, he barely looked at the rash, but I did lift up my boobs for him, he took a look and said it was a fungus, and advised me to use the same OTC meds as for athlete's feet. Okay, so I've gone through four tubes of the stuff so far, and it hasn't helped at all. My boobs itch like CRAZY!
Since my athletic bras seem to irritate it the most, I thought perhaps the rash was caused by perspiration when I work out. (Work-out bras = sweat = irritation?) But now I'm beginning to think it's the detergent and fabric softener.
Anyone?
I think I'll definitely get some All "Free & Clear," pull out all my undies from the dresser, and wash them all in it.
Then, if the rash goes away, I'm goin' back to Dr. JellyFinger! 
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Could it be itchy heat? That comes up as a red rash - usually spots of red I think. Itches like crazy and drives me mad. Does a cold shower and a loose shirt with no bra (  ) help?
Seems like everything's telling you to have less baths!
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Hiya Bev!
Poor you, with all these 'girlie' probs. I feel for you with the UTIs as well, I got a bunch of 'em last year for some reason but it (touch wood) doesn't seem so bad this year.
Anywho, I just wanted to say that last year I got a rash on my breasts that was making my skin really dry, red and itchy. When I went to my doctor, she took a look but said it was nothing.. She told me to try a different laundry detergent, so I did. I changed laundry detergents, and softeners and washed alllll my clothes. At first, I didn't think it was making any difference but it eventually went away - I think it might have just taken AGES to heal up. I don't think it helps that bras are always rubbing against 'em and irritating them!
Hope you find out why your boobs are so itchy!
--Steph
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Hey Bev,
Sorry about your boob problem.  Fortunately, I've never had that problem. I think if you changed your detergent and fabric softner it should help. Also, my husband uses OTC Gold Bond Lotion for his rashes (not on his boobs) and it helps him. Try to keep dry in that area and go without a bra some if possible. One more thing, taking an antihistamine like Benadryl (will make you sleepy) helps itching for my husband.
Sorry not to be more help.
Barbie
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Bev, had a rash, turned out to be a hormonal thing, are you on HRT? It made a big difference for me, no more itching. My mom told me first, and she was right, I now take Estrace every day, no more itch!!! Washing everything in free and clear is a good idea !!
Thinking back on this, I did not have a visible rash, it was just an intense itch. It was so bad that out in public I would almost go nuts from wanting to rub the itch off of my boobs, NO LIE !! Also, I have hives on my shoulders, when life gets just too stressful I will have scratch marks on my shoulders, I have made myself quit scratching so I can wear sleevless shirts. Oh dear !!!
If I drank Buttermilk I would PUKE !! Nassty stuff!
Hope this helps !! PS I HATE BRAS !! gayla
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you just gave Bevrs 4 -count 'em: FOUR!!!! - good suggestions, then you followed it with an apology for not being "more help!" you're so silly! i'm sure you gave her a great deal of help!
SMOOCHES!
*j
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#79536 - 06/15/04 02:56 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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You bet she did. Great suggestions. So did Gayla, Steph and Linz.
Hormonal? Could be. So why didn't my doc catch it?
I'm definitely gonna go with the new detergent. And Benadryl is a great idea.
These Boards ROCK!
Thanks guys.
Bev
P.S.: Unfortunately, there's NO WAY I could go without a bra. Damn. I envy all small-boobed women.
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#79540 - 06/15/04 03:01 PM
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barbie
Reged: 04/22/04
Posts: 2435
Loc: Texas
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HATE BRAS, TOO! I don't remember the last time I wore one. 
Of course I'm not working right now, so that helps.
I am little  (darn) so I can get away with it. I always try to find shirts that have print or something on the front so nothing shows through.
Barbie
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#79541 - 06/15/04 03:02 PM
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jenX
Reged: 08/11/03
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Loc: Richmond, VA
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i am by no means a boob rash expert, so i have little of value to offer up. however, it does seem unusual to have multiple problems that could possibly be traced back to laundry detergent, no? i had to switch to the free and clear stuff for a while- i was miserable and itchy (though no actual rash). i guess that was a few years ago. i was really consistent with the free and clear crap for months and months and then, i don't know how it happened, but i'm back to normal old detergent. i don't know when and how it happened. in your case i'm going to toe the party line and agree that you should give it a try. if you have an actual rash it may take a few weeks. meanwhile, feel free to flash your boobs at whomever you wish (with wild abandon, even!). i give you my permission!
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#79544 - 06/15/04 03:05 PM
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Linz
Reged: 09/01/03
Posts: 8242
Loc: England
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Bevvy, is your bra pure cotton? If it's not, I'd change that - I always get itchier with my man-made-fabric undies.
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