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GCA or autoimmune condition appearing as rash on breast
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 5, 2022 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
I have a rash under my left breast. It's not itchy or terrible, just there. It comes and goes. I've been attributing it to the extreme heat and dampness in that area and sometimes I put a tissue or makeup pad between my bra and the rash. Never thought of it being GCA. I have a phone convo with Rheumie at end of month so perhaps she will shed some light, not that she will be able to look at the rash. This is why I despise telephone appointments.
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I think this is quite different to my rash mikd835. It’s red and mottled and covers most of the breast. I occasionally the kind of rash you describe and a light application of cortisone cream takes care of it.
No breast rash should be ignored. There is a form of a very aggressive breast cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, that manifests itself as a breast rash. Run, do not walk to your PCP or obgyn and have it eliminated as the problem. Days and weeks of delay can put you into stage 4 because it is aggressive. Years ago my PCP had a breast rash and by the time she showed it to a breast surgeon it was Stage 3. She had a Mammo 6 weeks earlier and it was clean.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/inflammatory-breast-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20355413
Once Inflammatory Breast Cancer is eliminated as the problem then the other causes for your symptoms should be considered.
So sorry you are having this problem.
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I agree that teleexams are unsatisfying. As for the rash, as someone who has constant heat rash under my breasts when it is warm, I suggest trying a medicated powder under your breast constantly and see if it clears up on its own. You should know in a few days if it will help.