Causes of Breast Eczema | Symptoms & Home Remedies

Do you know that Eczema can affect any part of your body, including your breast? It’s the worst we know but we need to know the causes of breast Eczema. Do not worry it’s common and yes, you can easily treat this skin condition.

 

How does Breast eczema look and feel?

A very common form of eczema is called Atopic dermatitis. What does it do to the skin? Normally it makes the skin red and bumpy. One of the major symptoms is itching. It itches a lot. Hell, a lot.

Normally it has been noticed that it affects the nipple area first then between the breast or under the boobs. But not always, it can make itself at home anywhere on skin or body.

It does not only convert your skin into red, rather your skin will be dull and will look scaly as well. Sometimes the red patches look so scary. All the symptoms are unpleasant, yes but all of the symptoms are normal and can be treated.

The most important thing to note is that, if you see pus or discoloration in your skin, you need to rush to see the doctor. No need to wait further.

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Causes of Breast Eczema

Up till now, no known causes have been discovered. It is believed that general eczema is passed down through genetics. Breastfeeding is one cause, yea. What does breastfeeding do? It can cause cracked dry nipples, which sometimes can lead to Eczema or atopic dermatitis. So, that means a person with general eczema, has the chance of getting breast eczema during breastfeeding is very high.

Best Home Remedies for Eczema

1. Avoid irritants

If you have started using a new soap or detergent for your laundry, that might be the cause. We know that soaps and detergents have a lot of chemicals and we don’t know when our skin starts behaving strangely. Chemicals can trigger eczema, especially while washing your bra. So, what to opt for instead of soaps and detergents.

Our soaps and shampoo have harsh chemicals we know that. You can start using soaps and cleansers that have natural ingredients or are specially made for sensitive skin.

2. Hydrocortisone

It’s the most common treatment for eczema. Hydrocortisone is a cream, and it reduces inflammation and also reduces redness, and itchiness. So, how to use this cream? You have to apply the cream to your boobs up to 4 times a day for at least a week. You can consult your physician before use as well, but don’t use it for a longer period of time.

3. Stay moisturized

When your skin, especially skin around your breast gets dry, eczema can appear. Even after getting eczema skin gets dry and sensitive. So, you do not need to let it dry further. Next time you apply your moisturizer to your legs and face, apply a little moisturizer to your boobs as well.

But, before apply moisturizer, you need what kind of moisturizer it is. Do not apply a harsh one. It doesn’t have to be a fancy one, the best option can be petroleum jelly.

4. Keep Your Breast Cool

Even sweat can cause eczema and if you have already, it can make it even worse. Choose the fabric very wisely, or go for breathable fabric. Avoid activities when the temperature is high. Wear moisture-wicking fabric, that’s even better.

5. Wash with care

Do you know that taking a hot shower can make your breast eczema even worse? Hot showers mean, drying the skin, which ultimately irritates the skin. That’s means you need to turn the shower temperature a little bit down.

If the weather is cold, warm is fine but don’t make it steamy and hot. The aftermath can be worse. Don’t stay longer in the shower, it can make your skin even drier. Apply moisturizer after taking a bath.

6. Choose your diet

Your diet may be the reason behind the eczema flare-ups. There are certain foods that can be sensitive or allergic. They can cause inflammation. Foods like, eggs, milk, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and gluten can be the culprits and cause inflammation.

If have problems with the above foods, you need to remove these irritating and problematic foods from your diet and notice if your eczema improves.

Start taking foods that are anti-inflammatory, like fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids. These foods can help you fight off eczema quickly and this is the best natural remedy.

You can consult a dietitian as well or your doctor before starting any particular diet or any major change in your diet. Your doctor can figure out the best way out, how to get the best diet plan for eczema.

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7. Lower Your Stress

Stress doubles the diseases or your nay of health problems. It makes everything worse. That means if you have stress, it can make the eczema thing even worse and it will stick around you for a longer time. Relax a bit and do some breathing exercises, meditate, walk, sleep, drink, watch some best shows on Netflix.

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Other causes of Breast Eczema

If you have an irritated chest area, eczema can not be the only cause. There are other different rashes and skin issues that can cause skin inflammation, which looks like atopic dermatitis.

1. Paget’s disease

If you have eczema specifically around your nipple, there are chances that it might be Paget’s disease. This is a form of cancer that starts in the nipple area and grows out toward the areola. Do not worry it’s again a rare condition. But you need to see the doctor for proper investigation.

2. Contact dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis and CT look like same, but they have a slight difference. Contact dermatitis comes from a direct reaction to irritation. It’s temporary and does not last long. If you have recently got a breast rash, make sure it isn’t your detergent, soap, or bra. Which might be the root cause.

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3. Inverse psoriasis

Psoriasis can also affect any of the skin areas including your breasts. It affects skin folds. That means the underboob area can be affected and may cause irritation.

4. Yeast infection

Yeast infections are common and they can grow in any area of our body, specifically warm and moist areas. This infection sometimes thrives under or between the breast. This kind of yeast infection is also treatable and common as well, so do not need to worry.

5. Mastitis

This is common in breastfeeding mothers. It causes infection in the breast tissue and causes swelling, itching, and irritation.

6. Bug bites

Insects can get to your breast and leave you with miserable conditions. If you have recently been camping and just came back, you need to check your all belongings. If you are coming back with a bug, that might be the culprit as well.

Takeaway

• Catching eczema is very common and it’s treatable, so don’t worry.
• If you get red skin and itchiness around the breast area, what you need to do is use a moisturizer, use (OTC) cortisone, and avoid foods.
• We now know that there is no particular cause or cure for eczema. It’s rarely serious and easily treated.

(This content including advice provides common information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. JOLTYOURBUDS does not claim responsibility for this information.)