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GlossaryFox-Fordyce Disease (Apocrine Miliaria)

rare skin condition causing itchy bumps in apocrine gland areas

Fox-Fordyce Disease, also known as Apocrine Miliaria, is a rare skin condition that primarily affects women. It occurs when sweat becomes trapped in the hair follicles, leading to itchy, skin-colored or slightly red bumps, typically in areas with a high concentration of apocrine sweat glands, such as the underarms, pubic region, and around the nipples. The exact cause is unknown, but it is thought to be related to hormonal changes and blockages in the sweat ducts.

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research Lesions in the Axilla After Hair Removal Using Intense Pulsed Light

December 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas”

Hair removal with intense pulsed light can cause rare skin lesions that are hard to fully treat.

research Disorders of the Skin Appendages

December 2016 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks”

The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.

$Refractory Pruritic Fox-Fordyce Disease Successfully Treated With Botulinum Toxin Type A$

research Refractory Pruritic Fox-Fordyce Disease Successfully Treated With Botulinum Toxin Type A

1 citations , August 2022 in “International journal of women’s dermatology”

Botox injections may be a safe and effective way to treat severe, itchy skin disease when other treatments fail.

research Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides in a Child Successfully Treated with UVA1 Light

14 citations , January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

UVA1-light therapy successfully treated a child's skin condition, mycosis fungoides.

research Focal Hypertrichosis During Topical Tacrolimus Therapy for Childhood Vitiligo

21 citations , January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.

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community I have hairy legs and arms, and the hair grows 2+ inches long- Can I transplant it all to my head?

in Transplants 442 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the possibility of transplanting leg and arm hair to the scalp for hair loss treatment. Minoxidil is mentioned as a potential aid for hair growth, but concerns about the effectiveness and appearance of body hair on the head are raised.