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

Valley Skin Specialists

3706 S Main St, Suite B, 
Blacksburg, VA 
540-951-3376
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Chad Johnston is a Dermatologist in Blacksburg, 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 Trichoepithelioma. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Fox-Fordyce Disease
Dr. Angela Y. Moore
Dermatology
Advanced in Fox-Fordyce Disease
Dr. Angela Y. Moore
Dermatology

Angela Y Moore, MD PA

711 E. Lamar Road, Suite 200, 
Arlington, TX 
817-960-6100
Experience:
34+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Offers Telehealth

Angela Moore is a Dermatologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Moore has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fox-Fordyce Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Warts, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

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