A short history of sweat gland biology

作者：K. Wilke, A. Martin, Lara Terstegen, Stefan S. Biel · 发表于：International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 年份：2007 · DOI：10.1111/j.1467-2494.2007.00387.x · 被引用次数：332 · 研究领域：Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments、Skin and Cellular Biology Research、Ocular Surface and Contact Lens

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.