Orange peel phenomenon L98.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Orange peel; Orange peel phenomenon; Peau d'orange; Peau d\'orange

Definition
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Orange peel-like changes of the skin surface: dilatation and funnel-like retraction of the follicular openings, partially follicular hyperkeratosis. Occurs in cellulite, in breast carcinoma (late signs of subcutaneous infiltration) or as large-pored, inflammatory thickened skin in stage III rosacea and in cold urticaria.

Therapy
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No causal therapy possible.

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Cellulite; Hyperkeratoses; Rosacea;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020