Orange Peel Skin

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Tonialynn
Tonialynn Member Posts: 3

I am worried about IBC & am seeing doctors about it. If you had the orange peel symptom (as I do), please describe how yours came about & what it looked like.

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  • Bettysmom
    Bettysmom Member Posts: 1
    edited April 2007
    Mine came about very quickly, in a matter of a few days. It did not look as prominent as some pictures that I've seen on IBC websites but it had that distinctive orange peel look. Particularly after I exercised.

    Another feature that really got my notice was the indentation my underwire bra was making on my breast. It was similar to marks one might get from a sock when there is edema present around the ankle. I think that is what got me to the Dr. right away.

    Take care.
  • Tonialynn
    Tonialynn Member Posts: 3
    edited April 2007

    Thank you. Can anyone else offer info? Anyone else had this? PLEASE reply.

  • cfrie
    cfrie Member Posts: 19
    edited April 2007
    I had the orange peel affect, but not until a few days after diagnosis. Prior to that my breast was swollen, red, and warm. Within a few days of diagnosis it became more swollen and that's when the orange peel affect began. Mine was also not as prominent as pictures I've seen, it was a little dimply.

    I hope you have seen a doctor since the time of the original post.
  • NicolaKirwan
    NicolaKirwan Member Posts: 3
    edited May 2009

    Wow, I was just wondering about my bra indentation.  It's not on both breasts, just the one, and it's not going away.  Is that really a symptom of IBC?

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