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A short history of sweat gland biology
Author(s) -
Wilke K.,
Martin A.,
Terstegen L.,
Biel S. S.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
international journal of cosmetic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.532
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1468-2494
pISSN - 0142-5463
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-2494.2007.00387.x
Subject(s) - sweat , apocrine , axilla , perspiration , deodorant , sweat gland , eccrine sweat , eccrine sweat gland , mammary gland , biology , anatomy , dermatology , medicine , pathology , chemistry , breast cancer , cancer , organic chemistry , psychiatry
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.