chromhidrosis

Epidemiology

rare

Pathology

• deposition of lipofuscin in the sweat glands
• generally affects the apocrine glands, mainly on the face, underarms, & genitalia
• may be role for chromogenic pigments produced by Corynebacteria
• eccrine chromhidrosis is rare & occurs with ingestion of certain dyes or drugs

Clinical manifestations

• colored sweat
• red, blue, green, yellow and black sweat have been reported

Management

• topical capsaicin cream
• botulinum toxin

More general terms

• sweat gland disease; apocrine gland disease