IBC symptoms

Hi

Having read through some forums I am amazed by all your strength and determination. 

I’m trying to find out more information on thickening of the skin/orange peel.

Does any thickening/redness/orange peel type skin have to affect the whole of the breast to be considered a symptom to worry about. I’ve got an area of red thickening with slightly larger pores about 2-3cm at the top of my breast -not near the nipple or the lower part of the breast. It’s been there since before Christmas and I’ve just kept thinking it would go away but am now a little worried. Am seeking gp advice tomorrow. Any pictures I’ve seen involve the whole breast. 

Many thanks in anticipation 

xx