Disorders of the Sweat Glands

Question 1

Where are eccrine sweat glands found?

Answer 1

axilla, hands, feet

Question 2

what is the function of eccrine sweat glands?

Answer 2

regulate body temp

Question 3

what is bromhidrosis?

Answer 3

foot odor or sogginess due to hyperhidrosis

Question 4

which bacteria is responsible for bromhidrosis?

Answer 4

propionibacterium

Question 5

how do you treat hyperhidrosis/ bromhidrosis?

Answer 5

• reduction of moisture

- reduction of bacterial population

Question 6

what are some first ine therapys for treating bromhidrosis?

Answer 6

• pick non-occlusive foot gear
• pick a blend of wool/synthetic socks
• talc
• Drysol aluminum salt which has anti-perspirant effects

Question 7

what is the mechanism of action of aldehydes for treating moderate cases of bromhidrosis?

Answer 7

induce anhidrosis by producing blockage within the stratum corneum`

Question 8

what is the inheritance of keratodermas?

Answer 8

autosomal dominant inheritance

Question 9

what are the bacterial causes of pitted keratolysis?

Answer 9

corynebacterium

micrococcus sedentarius

Question 10

what is porokeratosis plantaris discreta?

Answer 10

hyperkeratosis of epidermal sweat duct