Changes To The Skin’s Texture
Breast cancer can induce changes in skin cells and inflammation – which can lead to changes in skin texture. Symptoms of these changes include:
- Scaly skin around the nipple and isola, as if the skin is sunburned
- Thickening of the skin in any part of the breast
Such changes may also cause moderate to severe itching, which people frequently equate with breast cancer, although it is not normal. Such changes in the skin could be symptomatic of a rare type of breast cancer called Paget’s disease. Changes in texture may also be due to benign skin conditions, including eczema and dermatitis.