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November 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Markers help differentiate between apocrine and eccrine sweat glands to identify sweat gland tumors.
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October 2013 in “PloS one” Human sweat glands have a type of stem cell that can grow well and turn into different cell types.
December 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This article reviews the underexplored role of scalp apocrine glands, which are often associated with chemical signaling and body odor. Their presence in the normal scalp is not well-documented, and their physiological role in relation to hair follicles and microbiome modulation is not fully understood. The glands may play a role in removing metabolic waste and maintaining electrolyte balance due to their higher excretion of urea and potassium compared to eccrine glands. The interaction between apocrine glands and the microbiome is suggested by the drainage of apocrine ducts into hair follicles. Additionally, their association with follicular units indicates a potential involvement in follicular occlusion diseases. The article emphasizes the need for further research to clarify the significance of scalp apocrine glands in scalp physiology and pathology.
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May 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Apocrine type cutaneous mixed tumors often resemble hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and apocrine glands.
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March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.