To take the receptionists advice...?

[CrispsAndDip]

I always get itchy boobs when I am due on my period, this month was particularly bad and I would wake myslf up scratching underneath my boobs.

I realised my boob was really quite sore where I had scratched the other day and when I took my bra off last night.. TOO MUCH INFORMATION KLAXON there was a little blood and yellow puss on it! Not a lot but still..

I thought I would just keep the area dry and hope for the best but I must have had this for about 2 weeks, hence it becoming a bit infected. It looks quite clean but angry.

I rang my surgery for advice as to whether to come in and when I described the problem she said Germolene should do it and did not offer me an appointment.

Sitting at my desk now and it really is stinging quite a bit. Should I overide the receptionists decision and see a doctor (I am being paranoid and imagining allsorts, sepsis etc) or just go and get germolene or similar (if anyone has any better ideas) after work?

TBH I have not really been paying much attention to the area as I didn't realise it was quite as bad as it is so maybe if I make an effort of treating it, it will heal quickly?

bit worried

I came back on to let everyone know what the Pharmacist said and now you have me worrying I have breast cancer!

I saw 2 pharmacists. The first I got nervous and described it as I was talkign about someone else. He said I should go to the Doctor.

Second one I said it was my probolem and described it and he suggested topical antiseptic cream for a couple of days and GP if no improvement.

To confirm, this isn't a rash that has just appeared, this is scram marks where I have broken skin because I have scratched an itchy boob in the night. I get itchy boobs about a week before I am due on and no other time of the month.

That said, you have got me concerned about breats cancer so I am going to arrange to see a Doctor to see if it is anything I should be concerned about.

My scratch is healing and looks a lot less angry than Tuesday evening. I will take a photo tonight in case anyone is interested!

Correction - 1st Pharmacist said my "sister" should go to the doctor

Pharmacists are qualified as are doctors. Receptionists are not. Germolene should be banned it is rubbish, See a professional

Pharmacists are qualified as are doctors

No they're not, they're qualified as pharmacists.

Confusedbeetle

Wrong

I dont think confusedbettle was saying pharmacists are qualified as doctors just that they are qualified the same as doctors are qualified (but obvs in different fields) but receptionists arent qualified.

I agree with PP and would go see the pharmacist. My DD has terrible problems with her skin and i always see them first - they really are very good at what they do and are there for so much more than just dishing out medicines!

Actually some pharmacists can write prescriptions, they are usually employed by a GP practice rather than a pharmacy though.
My gp has one and he’s excellent at treating minor things that need a prescription like skin infections or tonsillitis but don’t necessarily need to be seen by a dr.

You need to complain about that receptionist she shouldnt be giving medical advice at all. Ever.

I am rather blessed on the boob department and this has been an issue for me in the past. I believe i was given canestin also.

Otherwise actually germolene isnt that bad advice but you do need to call and insist on seeing either a doctor or a nurse.

What is so bad about germolene?

Nothing wrong with it but it will do sweet fanny adams if its a fungal infection.

Id get yourself checked out for peace of mind. If i get this i tend to use sudocrem as its very soothing.

My mum used to get this a lot, exacerbated by big boobs. Practice Nurse, Receptionists know bugger all about infection control. I'd say sudocrem rather than germolene too in meantime, if it's weepy & there is pus. Keep clean and dry between antibiotic cream twice a day is probably what you'll get told.