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| Chromhidrosis | |
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| Other names | Colored sweat[1] |
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
Chromhidrosis is a rare condition characterized by the secretion of coloredsweat.[2] It is caused by the deposition oflipofuscin in thesweat glands. Cases of red, blue, green, yellow, pink, and black sweat have been reported.
Usually, chromhidrosis affects theapocrine glands, mainly on the face andunderarms. A limited number of treatment options exist, including regular application ofcapsaicin cream, and prolonged relief may be provided bybotulinum toxin treatment. Chromogenic pigments produced by bacteria (Corynebacterium in particular) are implicated in this condition, but their exact role still requires careful microbiological elucidation.
Chromhidrosis of theeccrine glands is rare; it occurs mainly after the ingestion of certaindyes ordrugs.