Fox-Fordyce disease, or apocrine miliaria, is a rare chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting the apocrine glands. It presents with a pruritic papular eruption primarily in areas rich in apocrine glands, such as the axillae, areolae, and anogenital region. Initially described in 1902, its exact etiology remains elusive, although obstruction of the apocrine gland duct due to keratin accumulation is believed to play a central role. Fox-Fordyce disease predominantly affects females and is diagnosed primarily through clinical evaluation due to the absence of specific diagnostic tests. Management of Fox-Fordyce disease is challenging, focusing on alleviating symptoms such as pruritus, with treatment options ranging from topical medications to systemic therapy and surgical intervention.This activity on Fox-Fordyce disease aims to enhance healthcare professionals’ understanding and management strategies for this rare dermatological condition. It reviews clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment to equip providers with the necessary knowledge for practical patient evaluation and management. Emphasizing interprofessional collaboration, the activity highlights the importance of collaborative care in improving patient outcomes, especially in symptom management and treatment selection. This initiative enhances healthcare professionals’ ability to provide optimal care for Fox-Fordyce disease patients, ultimately improving their quality of life.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/21943
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Dermatopathology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Head & Neck/Oral, Internal Medicine, Surgical Pathology