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Isolated areolar apocrine chromhidrosis.

Joan R Griffith1

  • 1University of Kentucky, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Young Parents Program, Lexington, Kentucky, USA. jrgrif2@uky.edu

Pediatrics
|January 5, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This case study presents the youngest reported instance of isolated areolar apocrine chromhidrosis in an 11-year-old girl. It highlights capsaicin cream as an effective treatment to manage this rare skin condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology

Background:

  • Apocrine chromhidrosis is a rare condition characterized by the secretion of pigmented sweat from apocrine glands.
  • Isolated areolar involvement is exceptionally uncommon, particularly in pediatric patients.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old female presented with isolated apocrine chromhidrosis of the areola.
  • This represents the youngest case documented in the Medline database.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the occurrence of apocrine chromhidrosis in a pre-pubertal female.
  • Topical 0.025% capsaicin cream demonstrated efficacy in managing the condition.

Implications:

  • Increased awareness of apocrine chromhidrosis among primary care providers is crucial for timely diagnosis.
  • Effective treatment options like capsaicin cream can mitigate the psychological distress associated with this condition.

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