Breast rash

Summer-2019

I started with itching on side of right breast within couple days had a itching rash that got much bigger went to walking clinic was put on medication for shingles. How to I know it's shingles and not IBC? Are there test to know for sure what it is it's very itching and burns seems to be getting worst.

Moderators

Hi Summer-2019,

We understand that concern. To diagnose inflammatory breast cancer, your doctor will perform a biopsy. Biopsy is a surgical procedure that removes some of the suspicious breast tissue for examination under a microscope. You may want to read additional information here:

https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/types/inflam...

Please keep us posted.

The Mods