Disorders of the Sweat Glands Flashcards
what is bromhidrosis?
foot odor or sogginess
what bacteria is responsible for the cheesy odor of bromhidrosis?
propionibacterium
what are the goals of treatment for hyperhidrosis/bromhidrosis?
- reduction of moisture
2. reduction of bacterial population
what are some first line therapy options for treating mild cases of bromhidrosis?
- selecting right foot gear: non-occlusive, avoid synthetic materials
- socks: should be absorbent wool/synthetic blend; avoid nylon and all cotton
- talc- dries the area
- tolnaftate- absorption
- aluminum salts- anti-perspirant and astringent effects
what are some therapeutic options for moderate cases of bromhidrosis?
- aldehydes (formalin, glutaraldehyde, methenamine gel)- induces anhidrosis by producing blockage within stratum corneum
which region of the foot is affected by dyshidrotic eczema ?
heel
helps you differentiate it from athlete’s feet bc that has interdigital and moccasin distribution
treatment for dyshidrotic eczema?
- topical creams/corticosteroids
- wet compress
- antihistamines
- oral steroid
- UV light therapy
- botox for sever cases
diffuse keratoderma affects which part of the body?
palmar and plantar skin
what is the treatment for palmoplantar keratoderma?
- debridement with keratolytics
- sharp debridement
- topical Vitamin A and emoolients
- cushioning
what is the treatment for palmoplantar keratoderma?
- debridement with keratolytics
- sharp debridement
- topical Vitamin A and emollients
- cushioning
what is the treatment for palmoplantar keratoderma?
- debridement with keratolytics
- sharp debridement
- topical Vitamin A and emollients
- cushioning
wjhich disorder of the sweat gland is characterized by “small, circular punched out pits” in stratum corneum and commonly affects teenagers?
pitted keratolysis
what are the bacterial causes of pitted keratolysis?
corynebacterium
micrococcus sendentarius
streptomyces
dermatophilus congolensis
what is aka intractable plantar keratosis (IPK)?
porokeratosis plantaris discreta
what disorder of the sweat gland resembles pyogenic granuloma?
eccrine poroma
