A short history of sweat gland biology

Synopsis The axilla, especially its microflora and axillary sweat glands as well as their secretions, is the main target of cosmetic compositions such as deodorants or antiperspirants. There are three types of sweat glands present in the axillary skin, namely apocrine, eccrine and apoeccrine sweat g...

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Published in:International journal of cosmetic science 2007-06, Vol.29 (3), p.169-179
Main Authors: Wilke, K., Martin, A., Terstegen, L., Biel, S. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
apocrine
apoeccrine gland
Biological and medical sciences
eccrine
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
sweat
sweat glands
Vertebrates: skin, associated glands, phaneres, light organs, various exocrine glands (salt gland, uropygial gland...), adipose tissue, connective tissue
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Summary:Synopsis The axilla, especially its microflora and axillary sweat glands as well as their secretions, is the main target of cosmetic compositions such as deodorants or antiperspirants. There are three types of sweat glands present in the axillary skin, namely apocrine, eccrine and apoeccrine sweat glands. Here, we provide an overview of the morphological, structural and functional characteristics of the different gland types and present techniques that allow their clear distinction. Moreover, we describe different forms of perspiration as physical reactions to external and internal stimuli. Résumé Les glandes sudoripares axillaires et leurs sécrétions sont les points d'application principaux des produits antitranspirants et déodorants. Dans la peau axillaire, il y a trois formes différentes de glandes sudoripares appelées apocrines, eccrines et apoeccrines. Nous donnons une vue d'ensemble des propriétés fonctionnelles, morphologiques et structurelles des différentes glandes et présentons des techniques qui permettent leur distinction. Nous décrivons également les différents modes de transpiration corporelle entant que réactions physiques aux stimuli externes et internes.
ISSN:0142-5463
1468-2494
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-2494.2007.00387.x