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Red Blotches on the Breast

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Nancy Varekamp

Red blotches on the breast can indicate a range of conditions, including hives, rash or dermatitis. Sometimes red blotches are caused by cancer. You may experience symptoms of itch or pain, or none at all.

Nancy Varekamp has been a professional writer since 1973. She is an independent communications consultant who specializes in newsletters. Her editor positions have included Oregon weekly newspapers and a utility’s employee newsletter. Her work has also appeared in "The Oregonian" and in "Editor & Publisher." Varekamp earned a Bachelor of Science in communications from Lewis & Clark College.