For the past few years, I have dealt with a condition known as breast acne. I have spent the past few years researching treatments for this condition and have also researched different ways to prevent breast acne. I finally got tired of dealing with this condition and consulted my doctor during a routine checkup. She informed me that breast acne is quite common for women who have larger breasts. She also gave me some advice on how to prevent and treat breast acne.
How to Prevent and Treat Breast Acne #1: Avoid Sports Bras
I had small breasts for most of my life when all at once my breasts decided to have a growth spurt. I was left with extremely deep stretch marks. The stretch marks were so deep that it was painful to wear an underwire bra. The only problem was other bras didn’t offer enough support, so I turned to sports bras. But, sports bras don’t breathe enough and can cause breast acne. Also sports bras flatten the breasts so much that it’s impossible for moisture to evaporate. If you want to prevent breast acne, you need to wear a bra that breathes and lifts your breasts.
How to Prevent and Treat Breast Acne #2: Once You Get Sweaty, Shower ASAP
Another great way to prevent breast acne is to jump in the shower as soon as you can after getting sweaty. Now, I know this isn’t always feasible, especially in the summer. You may have to get groceries, then get home and put them away, but as soon as you can you must wash off the sweat.
How to Prevent and Treat Breast Acne #3: Use Antibacterial Soap
When you do shower, use antibacterial soap. My doctor told me that antibacterial soap would help prevent breast acne. She said it was actually best to keep a bar of antibacterial soap and use it only under your breasts.
How to Prevent and Treat Breast Acne #3: Dry Yourself Thoroughly
When you get out of the shower, dry yourself thoroughly. Firmly hold the towel against your skin to remove as much excess moisture as possible. If the moisture is not removed, this can also cause breast acne to form.
How to Prevent and Treat Breast Acne #4: Use a Hairdryer
My doctor said that it was pretty much impossible to remove all the moisture from your skin, using just a towel. She said to help prevent breast acne, I should dry my skin with a hairdryer. Of course you will want to use a low setting and hold is far enough away so that you don’t burn your skin.
How to Prevent and Treat Breast Acne #6: Use Acne Pads
Once breast acne has set in, you will need to treat it ASAP. One of the best ways to treat it is to use acne pads. I use Clearasil and Stridex pads. I highly recommend that you use a pad that is made for sensitive skin to treat your breast acne. This will help prevent the skin from drying out too much. After you get out of the shower and have dried off, rub a pad under each breast. It will take a few days, but this really is a wonderful and affordable way to treat breast acne.
How to Prevent and Treat Breast Acne #7: Visit Your Doctor
If you still aren’t having any luck, you may want to visit your doctor. Your doctor will be able to look at the acne and give you even more tips on how to treat and prevent the condition. Ask your doctor about natural methods first or at least methods that are an affordable way to treat and prevent breast acne.
How to Prevent and Treat Breast Acne #8: Request a Prescription
If you have tried everything your doctor has suggested and still have acne, you can request a prescription. Your doctor will be able to prescribe medicine that is stronger than what you’ll find over the counter. This medicine will help to treat the acne by drying it out. You do need to be careful because this medicine can also dry out your skin as well.
