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    GlossaryFox-Fordyce Disease

    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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      22 citations ,   November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology”
      A woman with Fox-Fordyce disease had symptom relief using tretinoin cream.
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      16 citations ,   January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
      A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.

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      5 citations ,   February 2016 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal”
      The patient had a severe itchy rash and hair loss in the armpits.

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