NHS Under Breast Soreness Technical manual

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The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) is one of the largest NHS
organisations in the country bringing together two NHS Trusts, Salford Royal NHS
Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
The NCA employs over 19,000 staff and provides a range of hospital and community
healthcare services to more than 1 million people across Salford, Oldham, Bury,
Rochdale, North Manchester and surrounding areas. Our Care Organisations are
responsible for delivering safe, high quality and reliable care to the local communities
they serve.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations
in the country, employing 17,000 staff and providing a range of hospital and community
healthcare services to around 1 million people across Salford, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale
and surrounding areas. Our Care Organisations are responsible for providing our services,
delivering safe, high quality and reliable care to the local communities they serve.
The NCA brings together Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the hospitals and
community services of The Royal Oldham Hospital, Faireld General Hospital in Bury,
and Rochdale Inrmary (currently part of The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust).
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Under Breast
Soreness (Intertrigo)
An information guide

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Under Breast Soreness (Intertrigo)
Under breast soreness (or Intertrigo), is a very common problem
and although anyone can develop it, it is most common in women
who have large breasts or are very active.
Intertrigo is caused by friction when skin folds rub together. This
can trap moisture which, with body warmth, provides an
environment for bacteria, yeast and fungal infections to grow.
This can lead to symptoms under the breast such as:
• Soreness / discomfort
• Red or reddish-brown rash
•Inammation
• Itching
• Cracked or split skin
• Weeping skin with or without a smell
• Discharge (often with a strong smell)
• Swelling, sores or blisters
The main cause of inammation is from a yeast condition called
candida albicans which is the same yeast infection that causes
athletes foot. This leaet is designed to raise awareness and assist
self-help treatment.

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Treatment
If left untreated, intertrigo can worsen or spread to other areas of
the body so taking steps to eliminate friction, warmth and moisture
from the area is essential.
The most effective way to do this is to:
•Wash underneath the affected breast area
•Dry the skin under your breasts thoroughly
• Pat dry with a soft clean towel.
• Avoid sharing annels or towels to prevent spread of
infection.It can be really effective to use a hairdryer on a cool
setting to cool and dry under the breasts, especially if they are
larger.
•Wear good, well tting, supportive bras
•Change your bra every day.Sometimes, wearing a cotton top
under your bra can also help.
•Losing weight may help to reduce the areas where skin can rub
against skin.
Intertrigo infected by bacteria, yeast or fungus, in addition to the
above treatment, can also be treated with an appropriate topical
agent (a cream). Most creams are available over the counter.
As the yeast infection (Candida albicans) is usually the cause of
infected intertrigo anti-fungal creams are recommended in these
cases. If you are unsure, or your symptoms do not improve, ask for
advice from your healthcare practitioner, GP or pharmacist.
Once the infection has cleared up, using a barrier cream such as Zinc
and castor oil, bepantham or other nappy rash creams on the now
clear skin, may be helpful in reducing the risk of the infection
returning.

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إ ذ ا ﻟم ﺗﻛن اﻹﻧﺟﻠ ﯾزﯾﺔ ھﻲ ﻟﻐﺗك اﻷوﻟﻰ وﺗﺣﺗ ﺎج إ ﻟﻰ ﻣﺳﺎﻋدة ، ﻓﯾرﺟﻰ اﻻﺗﺻﺎل ﺑﺧدﻣﺔ ا ﻟ ﺗرﺟﻣﺔ ا ﻟﺷﻔوﯾﺔ وا ﻟ ﺗﺣرﯾرﯾﺔ
: 0161 627 8770
: [email protected]
To improve our care environment for Patients, Visitors and Staf
f, Northern Care
Alliance NHS Group
is Smoke Free including buildings, grounds & car parks.
For advice on stopping smo
king contact the
Specialist Stop Smoking Service on 01706
517 522
For general enquiries please contact the Patient Advice and Lia
ison Service
(PALS) on 0161 604 5897
For enquiries regarding clinic appointments, clinical care and treatment please
contact 0161 624 0420 and the Switchboard Operator will put you
through to
the correct department / service
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) is one of the largest NHS
organisations in the country bringing together two NHS Trusts, Salford Royal NHS
Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
The NCA employs over 19,000 staff and provides a range of hospital and community
healthcare services to more than 1 million people across Salford, Oldham, Bury,
Rochdale, North Manchester and surrounding areas. Our Care Organisations are
responsible for delivering safe, high quality and reliable care to the local communities
they serve.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations
in the country, employing 17,000 staff and providing a range of hospital and community
healthcare services to around 1 million people across Salford, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale
and surrounding areas. Our Care Organisations are responsible for providing our services,
delivering safe, high quality and reliable care to the local communities they serve.
The NCA brings together Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the hospitals and
community services of The Royal Oldham Hospital, Faireld General Hospital in Bury,
and Rochdale Inrmary (currently part of The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust).
www.pat.nhs.uk
www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
www.facebook.com/NorthernCareAllianceNHSGroup
www.linkedin.com/company/northern-care-alliance-nhs-group
Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) @NCAlliance_NHS
Date of publication: May 2018
Date of review: February 2020
Date of next review: February 2022
Ref: PI(SU)1066
© The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group