[Fox-Fordyce disease (apocrine miliaria)]

Hautarzt. 1993 May;44(5):309-11.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A 1-year follow-up in a 12 year old girl suffering from Fox-Fordyce disease is reported. Reddish papules were found in the typical locations in the regions with a high density of apocrine glands. A biopsy specimen showed keratin plugs in the infundibula of apocrine glands. Since hormone therapy could not yet be given, external therapy only was performed, with good results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Estradiol / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Fox-Fordyce Disease / drug therapy
  • Fox-Fordyce Disease / pathology*
  • Hair / drug effects
  • Hair / pathology
  • Humans
  • Skin / pathology
  • Sweat Glands / drug effects
  • Sweat Glands / pathology
  • Tretinoin / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Estradiol
  • Tretinoin