How to deal with (annoying) sweat under your breasts –

When it’s hot or after a pull-up session at the gym, what bothers me the most is the sweat under the breasts. In everyday life, this perspiration can cause a series of discomforts, marking the blouse we are wearing, for example. So how can we deal with it? Let’s go:

IS SWEAT BAD FOR THE SKIN?

First of all, we need to understand that sweat itself does no harm to the skin. Rather, it is a mechanism the body has for control body temperature.

In the specific case of sweat under the breasts, what can happen is the so-called “pruritus”, that is, allergies or irritations on the skin, and the friction of the skin with the bra can lead to increased sweating.

WHY DO WE SWEAT UNDER THE BREASTS?

“We sweat more in hot and humid places”, explains the Dr. Viviane Scarpa, dermatologist by the Brazilian Society of Dermatology. “Both under the breasts and armpits and groin are places where we have this environment. If the breasts are more voluminous, the contact of one breast with the other or even the breast with the bra or in contact with the skin of the torso makes this place even hotter, which leads to greater local perspiration. ”

On summer days, after physical activity or when we are more stressed or anxious more local sweating may also occur.

If you’re looking for a magical solution to stop sweating under your breasts, we have bad news: it’s not possible. However, you can minimize local sweating with some tips from the dermatologist:

Dry your breasts well after bathing
change clothes if you sweat a lot or after exercising
Invest in talcum powders: they help reduce sweat, as they increase the evaporation surface, keeping the region drier

HOW TO DEAL WITH THE UNCOMFORTABLE SWEATING UNDER THE BREASTS?

“The complication of excessive sweating can be the appearance of mycosis or also called intertrigo”, explains the doctor. “The fungus present in our own skin thrives in hot and humid environments. In this case, reddish, itchy and even scaly lesions may appear.”

Therefore, Dr. Viviane explains that, in addition to the measures already mentioned to reduce sweating, the use of ointments or creams with nystatin and oxide after drying the region well – these are the same active ingredients used in cases of dermatitis of baby diapers.

However, a warning remains: if the injury does not improve, the ideal is to suspend any practice and seek professional guidance.