The Australasian journal of dermatology
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Australas. J. Dermatol. · Feb 2016
Case ReportsColoured sweat in two brothers: First report of familial chromhidrosis.
The uncommon diagnosis of chromhidrosis is most frequently made in young adults. This sweat gland disease, although benign, may impact significantly on the patient's quality of life. We describe the first report of familial chromhidrosis of pseudo-eccrine type (pseudochromhidrosis) occurring in two brothers aged 9 and 12 years. The classification and causality of chromhidrosis is described and approaches to assessment and management are outlined.