Worried about Breast Discoloration? Let’s find out what’s the cause to it.

Skin changes on your breast is a sign to be aware of. Breast discoloration may appear brownish, or reddish-brownish. Breast discoloration can sometimes have different causes. It can be a condition of Breast Eczema or maybe a cause of Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Let’s take a look at what is inflammatory breast cancer? It is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that occurs when cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. IBC is different from other forms of breast cancer because it often doesn’t cause a lump or mass.

This means that it might not show up on common breast cancer screening techniques like mammograms, making it more difficult to diagnose. Because IBC is an aggressive type of cancer that can grow and spread quickly, it’s important that people get to know the signs of inflammatory breast cancer.

IBC can progress rapidly within weeks or months. Because of this, receiving an early diagnosis is extremely important. Breast discoloration is one of the early sign of IBC, with a section of the breast appearing red, pink or purple in color. Discoloration can impact a third or more of the breast. It can look like a bruise as well, so don’t ignore unexplained bruising on your breast.

Another causes of breast discoloration is Breast Eczema. Breast Eczema is a common skin condition that causes discoloration, dry skin and itchiness on your breasts. It may appear in the dark areas around your nipples, between your breasts, under your breasts and on the sides of your breasts or elsewhere on your chest.

Eczema can develop anywhere on your skin, including your breasts. A combination of immune system activation, genetics, environmental triggers and stress can cause it. Your immune system overreacts to minor irritants or allergens. This overreaction can inflame your skin. If your family has a history of eczema, hay fever, asthma and allergens, you are also at a higher risk. A lot of irritants in your environment can irritate your skin. Some examples include tobacco smoke, air pollutants, harsh soaps, fabrics such as wool and some skin care products.