Posing this question for a colleague:
A mom has a rash on her breasts (does not appear on nipple or areola)
that is similar to "Contact Dermatitis".  Baby is 10 weeks old and mom
has been treated with Keflex once for Mastitis (not on Keflex at time of
rash).  This rash appeared approx. 7 days ago and does not appear
anywhere else on her body or her baby's body.  She has not been on meds
recently and has not changed detergents, powders, lotions, etc.  Her
bras are not new;  have been washed several times.  This rash is very
itchy day and night.  I have checked the archives and the info there
relates to nipple rashes or other cases unlike this one.  Mom has used a
pump, but the rash extends the entire area of the breast, not just where
the flange would cover or where breast pads may cover. Her MD has
prescribed an antihistamine to relieve the itching.  Any thoughts as to
what this my be or what could be causing it's appearance now?

Many thanks,
Barb Whynaucht, RN, IBCLC
Central wisconsin
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