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Chromhidrosis
Chromhidrosis is a rare condition with a characteristic presentation of the secretion of colored sweat
Prevalence
Age of Onset
ICD-10
L75.2
Inheritance
This condition does not appear to have a clear pattern of inheritance.
5 Facts you should know
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A rare condition characterized by the secretion of colored sweat
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It is caused by the deposition of lipofuscin in the sweat glands
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Cases of red, blue, green, yellow, pink, and black sweat have been reported
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Usually chromhidrosis affects the apocrine glands, mainly on the face and underarms
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Chromogenic pigments produced by bacteria are implicated in this condition but their exact role requires more research
Interest over time
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Common signs & symptoms
At the time this analysis was conducted, there were no common signs or symptoms for this disease.
Current treatments
At the time this analysis was conducted, there were no current treatments for this disease.
Top Clinical Trials
At the time this analysis was conducted, there were no interventional clinical studies being conducted.
Top Treatments in Research
At the time this analysis was conducted, there were no treatments in development for this disease.