millaj Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Over the past few months I have noticed a change of color on my breasts. Sometimes I will see reddish areas, and sometimes I will see a little discoloration patches. My breasts haven't changed in form, and I guess being the hypochondriac that I am, I tend to check them every single day b/c some of my step family has had breast cancer, and my step cousin died from it in her early 30's. I don't know my biological father's side of the family so I don't know if there is a risk, but I know that even sometimes with the environment, and eating habits, the risk can be great in anybody. The other thing I noticed over the past few months is that when I take off my bra, there is an odor that is so wreched. I can smell it even before I take my bra off, because I will be looking around me saying to myself "what in the heck is that smell?". It smells like horrible body odor or an unclean butt. It's disgusting, because I am a clean person and I take a shower once or two times a day, and even use baby powder under there. I changed my laundry detergent to ALL with no perfumes or dies, and even changed my soap, and still the same thing, so I don't know what could be the problem. It even happens on days where I don't sweat much. My mother says I need to get it checked out ASAP, but I admit I am a little worried and also thinking maybe I am being a hypochondriac. I really don't know what to think, but I know that I should get it checked out just to make sure. I'm always feeling little bumps and tiny ingrown hairs on my breasts these days, so it's obvious they are changing in some ways. I just really hope not in the direction of cancer. That really scares me. Can anyone give me advice on what I am experiencing?? Does anyone know why or what this is? Link to comment
jengh Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Okay, I had this too... It's actually a fungus. Yeah, it sounds really gross and it is... but it's treatable with a topical cream applied twice daily. You do need a prescription for it though. Link to comment
Boughs Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 the things us men learn about from ENA Link to comment
BeStrongBeHappy Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 yep, Boughs, it's probably the same fungus as jock itch in men...LOL!! or could be ringworm you got from a pet... also a fungus... anyway, millaj, you can try an antifungal creme or spray powder on it, but it is probably best to go to a doctor to be sure... don't be embarrassed, that's what doctors are for! it could also be contact dermatitis that is inflamed, which you can get from allergies to soaps, perfumes, etc. and there are some stubborn bacterial infections that require antibiotics to get rid of... so worth a doctor's visit to get the correct medication/recommendation. Link to comment
jengh Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Yeah... I held out going to the doctor for a LOOONG time out of embarrassment. I didn't want to be the smelly boob girl! Link to comment
millaj Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Whew, thanks! Man, yea it is embarrassing. However my girlfriend said that she can't smell it.. she says it smells like perfume... it could be all in my head.. But I do have super nose powers. Thanks! Link to comment
abyattic Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Did you find out what you have? What did you take, i have the same things you described , and i too am a clean fanatic, Help please!!! send to email removed Link to comment
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