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@jabrown0407

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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Thank you so much for your kind answer. Inflammatory breast cancer was my first thought and my GP was quick to send me to the 2 week assessment. They did a mammogram, which was negative and the breast consultant referred me to a dermatologist . It took a while to get an appointment and then another wait for a biopsy, which came back as livido reticularis. I was concerned because the dermatologist said he would take the biopsy from the worst part but the young dr took it from the outer area, which had barely any rash. Anyway, I am now waiting for my dermatologist apt at the end of Nov. He seems to think it’s related to another autoimmune condition but doesn’t know what. He’s done a few blood tests. I was very concerned to hear that your friends mammogram was clear. I am sorry she had a late diagnosis. I am going to ask my GP if I should have another mammogram as it’s been nearly a year now. Thanks again.

Thanks. I just had a mammo about 1 month ago which was clean, but I will get it checked out.