Fordyce's Disease

Fordyce's disease (English: Forreyd's disease or Delbancko-Dvonsky disease) is a chronic inflammation and hyperplasia of the hair follicles that are located on the upper lip, tip of the nose and around them. This disease can cause soreness and redness of the skin, as well as the formation of small pus-filled lesions on the skin.

Fordyce disease was first described by James Fordyce in 1896. He named the disease after himself because he discovered it in a student he was treating. The disease has a number of synonyms, such as delbanco and delbanco divanso disease.

The most common site of Fordyce disease is the upper lip, where the fine vellus hair is located. However, this disease can also occur on other parts of the body, including the tip of the nose and the chin.

One of the main symptoms of Fordyce disease is formations on the skin called boils or cysts. They may be small or large and may contain liquid. These formations can cause pain, itching or discomfort, especially when touched.

Also, with Fordyce disease, skin hyperemia is observed at the site of the lesion - an increase in redness. In some cases, this can lead to pustules appearing on the affected areas of the skin.

The causes of Fordyce disease are unknown. A number of factors, such as a weakened immune system, hormonal imbalances, infection with certain bacteria and viruses,

Fordyce's disease is a skin disease that manifests itself in the form of yellowish discharge from the ducts of the eccrine glands.

**Etiology**

The exact causes of the disease are unknown. Currently, it is generally accepted that the trigger mechanism is the addition of a viral infection. The most common pathogens are herpes viruses, measles, cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, and Epstein-Barr virus. Less commonly, the disease is caused by other viruses: herpes simplex polyomavirus type 3, molluscum contagiosum and