Help! I have "Bra-cne!"
By GalTime's Bra Gal Jene Luciani
"I know this sounds gross but I often have a problem with 'bra-cne,' i.e. getting pimples and breakouts underneath my breasts and around where my bra touches my skin. Help!" - Melissa,
Albany, New York.
There are a couple of things that could be going on here. You could be wearing a bra that's either too tight (it constricts and irritates your skin), or too loose (it's constantly rubbing and chafing against it.)
Also, are you washing your bras between uses?
Dirt and oil build-up on the bra could be clogging your pores, just like if you are using the same makeup sponge day after day without ever washing it in between!
Related: How to Get Rid of the Dreaded Bra Side Bulge
If you are washing your bra daily, and using an antibacterial soap on your skin, and you're still experiencing this problem, sweat could be the culprit. Don't you wish they made Degree for your décolletage? You could try dusting a little cornstarch based baby powder on before you put on your bra, or try a "bra lining" product like BraMates or Pambra's.
You could also try switching to a bra made of a moisture wicking material to prevent you from sweating underneath your bra, like this one, by Wacoal. When all else fails, visit your dermatologist for some answers.
Wacoal T-Back Bra, $42
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