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GlossarySweat Glands (Eccrine Glands)

small skin structures producing sweat for temperature regulation

Sweat glands, also known as sudoriferous glands, are small tubular structures in the skin responsible for producing sweat. They play a crucial role in regulating body temperature and excreting waste products. There are two main types: eccrine glands, which are found all over the body and primarily help with cooling, and apocrine glands, which are located in specific areas like the armpits and groin and are associated with body odor.

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research A Transient Dermal Niche and Dual Epidermal Programs Underlie Sweat Gland Development

April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

Sweat gland development involves two unique skin cell programs and a temporary skin environment.

research Metamorph Analysis and Quantification of Activated Eccrine Glands in Alopecia Areata

March 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Eccrine gland activity may be linked to alopecia areata.

research Sorafenib-Induced Facial Acneiform Eruption

April 2019 in “Cureus”

Low-dose sorafenib can cause severe facial acne, treatable with topical medication.

research Structure and Function of the Skin

6 citations , January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.

research Adnexotropic Variants of the Interface Dermatitides: A Review

May 2021 in “Dermatopathology”

The review emphasizes the need to recognize skin conditions that affect hair follicles and sweat glands to avoid misdiagnosis.

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