Hi all, I am writing here because I am extremely scared that I might have IBC and dont know if I should look further into it or not. I had a small red-purple rash at the top of my right breast with no pain no itch. It appeared around a year and a half ago. Until now it has spread on one third of the breast and turned all light purple, like multiple bruise patches, which is what i have read online as the typical area IBC spreads. Until recently i had no pain or itchiness, but this week i had terrible pain and burning feeling in my breast which made me go to the GP about it. She said to not worry as it doesnt look like breast cancer and prescribed me a cream. I have been using it with no effect and im very scared that it could be IBC. I have extreme anxiety about it and dont know if i should go get it checked in another place. Im just scared about my life completely changing if i get bad news and thats the reason i put it off for so long. I also am starting to think my nipple is inverted although it could be placebo effect on myself as my breasts are small and it can be difficult to tell.