dermatologic disorders
Introduction to Sweating Disorders
Introduction
There are two types of sweat glands: apocrine and eccrine. Apocrine glandsare clustered in the axillae, areolae, genitals, and anus; modified apocrine glands are found in the external auditory meatus. Apocrine glands become active at puberty; their excretions are oily and viscid and are presumed to play a role in sexual olfactory messages. The most common disorder of apocrine glands is Bromhidrosis None Hidradenitis Suppurativa also affects the apocrine glands and is discussed elsewhere. Eccrine glandsare sympathetically innervated, distributed over the entire body, and active from birth. Their secretions are watery and serve to cool the body in hot environments or during activity. Disorders of eccrine glands include Hyperhidrosis None Hypohidrosis None Miliaria None 