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But boob sweat dripping down your chest and soaking through your clothes can be physically uncomfortable for numerous reasons.

Photo of person wearing a bra that is stained with sweat.

Wearing breathable clothes can help you tackle boob sweat.

Intertrigo is brought on by skin-on-skin chafing or skin-on-material rubbing, which gets worse when you sweat.

Read on to learn how dermatologists recommend tackling underboob sweat and moisture-related discomfort.

Then your sweat evaporates, allowing your body to cool and return to its ideal state.

Body temperature increases for a variety of reasons including warm weather, exercise, and hot flashes.

Why does the sweat between my breasts smell?

Some people may notice an odor when they perspire even though sweat itself is odor-free.

There are two types of sweat glands, eccrine and apocrine,2and the latter causes smelly sweat.

What can I do about sweat under my breasts?

Try the following tips to help you get through those brutal summer months.

Loose-fitting tops allow more airflow between the breasts, which prevents sweat from pooling in your skin creases.

Another reason to keep things flowy?

Antiperspirants arent just for your armpitsthey can help reduce sweat on your chest too.

Generally, products that dont irritate your armpits can be used on your chest, Dr. Rogge says.

Maxi pads are very absorbent, as we know, she says.

If you want to and can, then great.

Remember when we said your breasts need airflow?

Theres no better time for that than in the heat of summer.

Sometimes, people get folliculitis in areas of excessive sweat, Dr. Yang says.

Folliculitis happens when noninfectious bacteria cause inflammation in your hair follicles, producingbumpsthat can look a lot like acne.

For people who have issues with chronic chafing, I recommend using Body Glide sticks, Dr. Yang says.

you’re able to find BodyGlide at drug stores or online retailers ($9,Amazon).

Sulfur, which smells a lot like rotten eggs, can be excreted through sweat and produce an odor.

Otherwise, use a fan and wear breathable pajamas if you prefer to wear clothes while sleeping.

Also important: Dont ignore persistent rashes, Dr. Rogge says.

You want to know what youre dealing with so you’re free to get the appropriate treatment.

Sweaty boobs can be more than annoying, but you dont have to just deal.