Isolated areolar apocrine chromhidrosis

Pediatrics. 2005 Feb;115(2):e239-41. doi: 10.1542/peds.2004-1561. Epub 2005 Jan 3.

Abstract

A case of isolated areolar apocrine chromhidrosis in an 11-year-old female is presented. This is the youngest case cited in Medline. The goal of this review is to increase awareness of apocrine chromhidrosis among primary care providers and to discuss treatment. Capsaicin cream 0.025% is a proven treatment that may reduce the potential psychological impact and embarrassment that patients experience.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Apocrine Glands
  • Capsaicin / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pigmentation Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / drug therapy
  • Sweat Gland Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Sweat Gland Diseases / drug therapy
  • Sweat*

Substances

  • Capsaicin