Rash on right side of breast

swimmersmom94

I'm 54 years old and I had a nipple sparing dmx September 18,2015. Have been doing great until last week, I noticed a pretty good sized rash to the right of my nipple. Only thing I can think of is I laid in the grass the night before and maybe something bit me. I put a steroid compound cream on it and it's looking a little better. Pcp thinks it's contact dermatitis. It doesn't itch, no swelling, no heaviness and no dimpling. My question is can you get ibc with no breast tissue? I was stage 0 er/pr positive. No chemo or rad

Icietla

Hi Swimmersmom94. We are sorry you are having these concerns. You are doing the right thing in having your PCP evaluate your condition.

You would still have some breast tissue, even after mastectomy surgery.

This particular forum section is only for persons diagnosed with IBC.

swimmersmom94

thank you for your reply

ChiSandy

I occasionally get yeast-infected rashes on the underside of my breast due to skin-to-skin contact when I go braless for too long. (This has been an issue even before breast cancer). It also happens in the skin fold where my belly hangs over my ancient C-section incision scar, and in inguinal skin folds as well. My GYN prescribed a nystatin-triamcinolone cream which clears it right up (and I am now careful to wear a leisure bra beneath my sleepwear). The warm moist environment provided by sweat and body heat, with little opportunity for air to dry it out, leads to rashes—not just yeast but simply “prickly heat,” or a reaction to sweat or chafing.

swimmersmom94

thank you for telling me this. After having breast cancer, you panic a little when things like this happen. I've read the ibc doesn't get better with a cream so I was curious as to if that's true. I chose the ibc forum because I figured someone who has it might shed some light on that. Thanks agai

Kicks

'Anything' is possible! Yes, it is possible to develop another BC after a mast. Not every breast tissue cell is removed in surgery. That is why Chemo and/or rads are done to attack any possible remaining cells. See your Dr - only a Dr who actually sees you can tell you what is going on and the correct TX for it.

There are MANY possibilities/probabilities for skin issues (even on the breast - it's still skin after all). Skin issues are quite common and VERY seldom are related to any BC (including IBC). Perhaps an appt. with a Dermatologist is in order.

IBC is rare - only between 1% - 5% of BC. It is rapid in presentation and aggressive in progression. Hours or days can be important. It does not 'come and go'. It does not always present with a 'rash'/redness. (Mine didn't!)

It would make it easier for those replying to you to know how to reply if you would fill out your Profile so that the reply is pertinent to your DX and TX. You might want to post in the Forum for your BC type to ask their experiences.