Cutaneous Mastocytosis in Children: An Indian Experience

The document from 2005 describes a case of Fox Fordyce disease in a 10-year-old girl, which is unusual given that the condition typically affects women between 13 and 35 years old. The patient had a history of itchy, hyperpigmented papules in her axillae and suprapubic region for a year. A skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Fox Fordyce disease, and she experienced some improvement with topical 0.1% adapalene gel treatment over 3 weeks. The case suggests that the disease may be underdiagnosed in prepubertal girls and highlights the need for awareness of its presentation in this age group. The document also reviews the disease's general features, pathophysiology, and treatment options, noting the lack of a definitive cure for this chronic condition.