When to see a doctor

Make an appointment

A breast rash is rarely an emergency. But make an appointment with your doctor if your breast rash doesn't respond to self-care, or if it's accompanied by:

• Fever
• Severe pain
• Sores that won't heal
• Red streaks coming from the rash
• Yellow or green fluid oozing from the rash
• Signs and symptoms that worsen

Self-care for breast rash

In the meantime, you may find some relief from your breast rash with these measures:

• Take a warm bath or place a warm washcloth over the rash for a few minutes.
• Apply a fragrance-free moisturizer to the area.
• Take care of your skin. Don't scratch the rash.
• Think about recent behaviors that may have caused your rash. Have you tried a new soap? Have you been wearing scratchy clothing? Stop using any new products that may have caused your rash.