Amazing Home Remedies To Treat Rashes Under Breasts
Mukta Agrawal
Guess what can irritate women the most after the monthly periods? Not just the usual conflicts with the boss, in-laws or relatives, or the pesky kids wanting to do things their way. It is the under-breast rash which can be most annoying. And this happens most in overweight women.
Are you suffering with this type of rash and need a permanent solution for this problem?
Following are some home remedies that will help you rid off this problem. In medical terminology, rashes under breasts are called ‘intertrigo’. The very thought of these rashes can be quite disturbing.
Understanding what causes them is helpful. Let’s find out.
Causes
Fungus
Bacteria
Allergy
Prickly Heat
Scabies
Cancer.
Stop worrying, as there are home remedies to treat this feminine problem.
How to treat rash under breasts ?
The multiple ways of treating rash are as follows:
Cold Compress
The heat that formed between the breast and the chest should be reduced to get rid of the rash. You can apply a cold compress to get relief from pain and redness of the skin. Wrap some pieces of ice in a thin cotton cloth and put it over the affected areas for five to ten minutes. Repeat the procedure after some time. If you want to get relief from itching and swelling caused by the rashes, use a skim-milk and cold-water compress. This cold compress will help you to protect from of few infections as well. Always use cold water to bathe, in hot and humid weather conditions. This will keep the pores of the skin closed.
Baby Powder
After bathing everyday and drying the body dust baby powder under the breasts. Generally baby powder helps you to cool the area and absorbs any moisture in the area. If there is no moisture accumulation the heat rash will disappear eventually.
Corn Starch
This is considered as one of the most effective ingredients used to get rid of rash under breasts. This natural home remedy will help you to deal with the burning and itching sensation that is associated with breast rash. Clean the affected area with a mild soap and water and pat dry with a clean towel. Once the breast area of the human body is completely dry you can dust corn starch lightly over it. Wait for ten minutes and clean the area using cold water. Never apply corn starch when there is moisture in the skin. This will increase the risk of developing fungal infection. Repeat this remedy twice a day to get rid of the rash.
Basil Leaves
Basil leaves have many medicinal properties. Take few basil leaves and crush them to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on the affected areas and allow the paste to dry. Rinse off with lukewarm water. You can also make a paste of basil leaves and a tablespoon olive oil two cloves of garlic, salt and pepper and apply it on the rash.
Avoid Sleeping With Bra
Another easy and effective home remedy on how to get rid of rashes under the breasts is to do away with your bras while sleeping at nights. It would be better for you to wear a loose fitting cotton cloth or T-shirt when you are going to bed every night. This will help in easily healing the heat rashes under your breasts. If you are in the middle of summer season, it is advisable that you sleep without wearing even loose fitting cotton top to prevent from getting rashes under your breasts.
Turmeric
If you need a solution to your question on how to get rid of rash under breasts, then turmeric that is filled with antibacterial and anti inflammatory as well as antiseptic properties could be the answer. Mix turmeric with few amount of water or with milk or with aloe vera gel and apply to the rashes on your skin under the breasts. Leave it there for half an hour and then rinse it off. You will get relief from itching and the rashes will also not spread. Repeat the process for few times in a day to get rid of rashes effectively and quickly.
Vinegar
The harsh chemical residue left on your washed clothes could also be the culprit that causes rashes under your breasts. You can easily solve this irritating problem by wearing clothes that are washed with half a cup of vinegar solution mixed in half a bucket of water.
Choosing Right Bra
Make sure that you go for a bra that totally fits comfortably on your breasts and never go for tight ones. Also go for ones that are mixed with cotton and that has high grade elastic materials to support the bottom of your breasts. So by choosing correct bra you can get rid of these rashes.
So, if you are worried about the rashes under your breasts? Do you want to try out the best home remedies to easily get rid of the rash problems under your breasts? Then, all you have to do is to go through the above home remedy tips and choose the one that best suits you.
