What causes a dry and itchy patch on areola of the breast?
Patient: For about a month I have had a dry patch on my right areola. This sometimes is itchy. The skin will flake off and then will dry up again and do th same thing. Please can you let me know what this might be as it doesn't seem to be going even after using a prescribed fungal cream. Doctor: Hello,Thank you for posting on HCM.It seems you are suffering from Tinea corporis, a kind of fungal infection.I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition.I usually recommend proper course of oral anti-fungal drugs like Fluconazole or Itraconazole along with anti-fungal cream like luliconazole for local application at bedtime. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing sertaconazole during day time and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments.Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link:http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169If you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link.Thank youDr Hardik Pitroda