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Disorders of the sweat gland affect quality of life. Bromhidrosis is characterized by bacterial breakdown of apocrine secretions leading to unpleasant body odors. In recent years, various therapeutic modalities have been developed to help address these concerns.
8 Μαΐ 2024 · Although most individuals produce sweat-related body odor, individuals with bromhidrosis experience excessive sweating and odor, which can negatively interfere with their quality of life. Bromhidrosis is subdivided into two types, including apocrine bromhidrosis and eccrine bromhidrosis.
20 Νοε 2024 · Sweat from these glands usually doesn’t cause odor unless it comes into contact with bacteria. Apocrine sweat glands are found in the armpits, in the groin area and around the nipples, Rossi said. These glands produce a thick, sticky sweat composed of water, protein and fats.
The treatment is a noninvasive procedure that uses controlled microwave-generated thermal energy to create heat within the reticular dermis and subcutaneous tissue, thus destroying adnexal structures, including apocrine and eccrine sweat glands.
Bromhidrosis is more common in adults than children as sebaceous glands and apocrine sweat glands do not become active until puberty. The elderly have a different body odour from babies, pre-pubescent children, teenagers, and adults.
Bromhidrosis is excessive or abnormal body odor caused by decomposition by bacteria and yeasts of sweat gland secretions and cellular debris. Treatment | (See also Introduction to Sweating Disorders .)
22 Αυγ 2024 · Bromhidrosis (body odor): This is the most common condition that affects a person’s apocrine sweat glands. It’s when bacteria on your skin break down your apocrine sweat, leading to a strong, unpleasant smell.
