Causes

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Some rashes occur only on the breast. But most breast rashes have the same possible causes as rashes on other parts of the body.

Causes of a rash that occurs only on the breast include:

  1. Breast abscess
  2. Inflammatory breast cancer
  3. Mammary duct ectasia
  4. Mastitis (an infection in breast tissue)
  5. Nipple dermatitis
  6. Paget's disease of the breast

Causes of a rash on the breast that can also occur on any part of the body include:

  1. Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
  2. Candidiasis (especially under the breasts)
  3. Cellulitis (a skin infection)
  4. Dermatitis
  5. Hives and angioedema
  6. Psoriasis
  7. Scabies
  8. Seborrheic dermatitis
  9. Shingles

Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.

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April 26, 2024

See also

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