hives for 3 months (especially on my breasts) BREAST CANCER??

[OSuZiQ]

I had shingles then when It went away I've had a severe rash/hives all over my body from my legs to my stomach & mainly my breasts! I've been to the ER twice & they said its probably from stress. I have PTSD & a recurrent anxiety disorder & It does help when i take anxiety meds ie, ativan &/or valium plus Benadryl & claritan. The hives have almost disappeared however they ate still really bad on my breasts! The only part of my breasts that isn't effected are my nipples. I'm really scared because i read online that hives on the breasts can sometimes indicate breast cancer! Any help or comments would really be appreciated! Help please! I'm terrified!

[maatson]

Now that your urticaria is localized one would look out for a contact dermatitis to clothing.May be a patch testing will reveal the allergen.

Contact Dermatitis. 1985 Jan;12(1):1-11.
Textile fiber dermatitis.
Hatch KL, Maibach HI.
Abstract
The review discusses acute and cumulative irritant, allergic contact dermatitis, contact urticaria, and exacerbation of atopic dermatitis due to the physical and chemical nature of textile fibers.
PMID: 3884253 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Publication Types, MeSH Terms, Substances
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Mostly formaldehyde from textile finish- Maatson.

[OSuZiQ]

Thank you for your reply! This is becoming so unbearable! I'm loopy due to all the steroids & Benadryl & i know its not a good idea to look on the internet as There are so many horror stories. The breast cancer being the most prevalent. I've made an appt with a dermatologist for later in the week so I'm just holding on till then & praying they take me seriously as most drs don't seem to think its a big deal since they're not the ones who are sleep deprived & have sores all over their bodies from scratching! I will post again after i see the dermatologist! Thanx again Maatson!

[maatson]

Although there are case reports of urticaria associated with malignancy, a study of more than 1000 patients showed no association between chronic urticaria and malignancy.
ref:Chronic urticaria and cancer: an epidemiological study of 1155 patients.
Lindelöf B, Sigurgeirsson B, Wahlgren CF, Eklund G
Br J Dermatol. 1990 Oct; 123(4):453-6.
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So quit worrying! Do consult your doc.
Cheers!