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Get over your hang-ups and fix embarrassing niggles with our expert advice

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Bikini line rash making you cringe? Uneven breasts causing anxiety? We all have body issues and ailments that we find tricky to talk about, let alone seek medical advice for. And with summer leading to more skin on show, those concerns can take centre stage. But fear not, as our experts have the fixes to some of the most common intimate body and health concerns, so you can put an end to worrying and look and feel your best this season.

WONKY BREASTS

Fill one of your bra cups slightly more than the other? ‘Uneven breasts can be due to factors such as hormonal changes during menopause, genetics and variations in breast tissue density and positioning on the chest wall,’ says GP Dr Anita Raja (dranitaraja.com). While slight asymmetry is normal, seek medical advice if there are sudden changes, such as the shape or size, or new lumps, and check at least once a month. Visit breastcancernow.org for more.

Belly rash

Unsightly red, raised spots or blisters across your tummy during hot weather might make you feel self-conscious, but it’s usually not sinister. This rash is common when there’s a sudden change in temperature, and sweat glands become blocked or inflamed. Applying a cool, damp cloth for 20 minutes at a time, cool showers and calamine lotion can help soothe itching. ‘Speak to a GP if the rash is spreading, worsening or hasn’t improved after a few days,’ says superintendent pharmacist Miriam Martinez at Roseway Labs.