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What is the definition of Fox-Fordyce Disease?
It is characterized by the development of intense itching in the underarm area, the pubic area, and around the nipple of the breast as a result of perspiration which becomes trapped in the sweat gland and surrounding areas. The cause is unknown, but heat, humidity, and stress may play a role.
What are the alternative names for Fox-Fordyce Disease?
  • Fox-Fordyce disease
  • Apocrine miliaria
  • Fox-Fordyce syndrome
  • Miliaria, apocrine
Who are the top Fox-Fordyce Disease Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Fox-Fordyce Disease
Josiane F. Helou
Distinguished in Fox-Fordyce Disease
Josiane F. Helou
Beirut, BA, LB 

Josiane Helou practices in Beirut, Lebanon. Ms. Helou is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fox-Fordyce Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Fox-Fordyce Disease, Folliculitis, Fungal Nail Infection, and Hyperhidrosis.

Distinguished in Fox-Fordyce Disease
Lanyu Sun
Distinguished in Fox-Fordyce Disease
Lanyu Sun
Lisbon, PT 

Lanyu Sun practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Sun is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fox-Fordyce Disease. Their top areas of expertise are Fox-Fordyce Disease, Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome, Genital Herpes, and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Fox-Fordyce Disease
Dr. Chad Johnston
Dermatology
Distinguished in Fox-Fordyce Disease
Dr. Chad Johnston
Dermatology

River Ridge Dermatology - Narrows

2829 Virginia Ave, 
Narrows, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
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Chad Johnston is a Dermatologist in Narrows, Virginia. Dr. Johnston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fox-Fordyce Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center