What Is Peau D'orange? Does It Mean Breast Cancer?

Peau d’orange (French for orange peel) is a condition where breast skin appears thick, pitted, and bumpy. Learn more about the causes.
Peau d’orange is a term used by medical professionals to describe the rough, bumpy, pitted skin that can sometimes appear on the breast. The word itself comes from the French word for orange peel, and the condition looks quite similar.

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