Hair removal laser‐induced Fox–Fordyce disease emerging on the axillary and pubic areas: Report of a case and review of literature

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Fox–Fordyce disease is a recognized adverse effect of depilating lasers. It should be considered among the differential diagnoses of the pruritic perifollicular papules that occur at the hair removal laser treatment site, including Alex/Diode laser. Abstract Fox–Fordyce disease (FFD) is an uncommon skin disorder affecting the apocrine sweat glands and presents as pruritic skin‐colored papules, mainly on the axillary and pubic areas. Some predisposing factors are proposed, including hormonal changes. A few cases of FFD have been reported after hair removal by light‐ and laser‐assisted devices. Herein, we report FFD in some areas (axillary and pubic areas) treated with Alex/Diode hair removal laser.

Keywords

• adverse effects
• Fox–Fordyce disease
• hair removal
• laser therapy