Fox-Fordyce disease
MONDO:0006553Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names Fox-Fordyce disease yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A chronic skin disease most common in women aged 13-35 years.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. Treatment may include the use of retinoids, antibiotics, and immunosuppressants.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0006553), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
- A kind of