Yellow pseudochromhidrosis in a young female

Abstract

Chromhidrosis is a rare disorder in which there is pigmentation of sweat in a variety of colors. It can be classified into apocrine, pseudoeccrine, and true eccrine chromhidrosis. Pseudochromhidrosis is a condition in which the excreted sweat is colorless, but later acquires color due to contact with chromogenic chemicals. Systemic and topical antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment. Although it does not constitute a major health issue, it causes psychological stress and social embarrassment. A 20-year-old female presented to us with yellow-colored sweat and discoloration of clothes since 1 month. Routine laboratory investigations were normal. Skin scrapings were negative for fungus and bacteria. Skin biopsy was also normal. She was labelled as a case of pseudochromhidrosis, and oral and topical antibiotics were prescribed, to which she responded well.

Journal

Journal ID (nlm-ta): Indian Dermatol Online J

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Indian Dermatol Online J

Journal ID (publisher-id): IDOJ

Title: Indian Dermatology Online Journal

Publisher: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd (India )

ISSN (Print): 2229-5178

ISSN (Electronic): 2249-5673

Publication date (Print): Jan-Feb 2017

Volume: 8

Issue: 1

Pages: 42-44

Affiliations

Department of Skin and VD, Shree Krishna Hospital, Anand, Gujarat, India

Author notes

Address for correspondence: Dr. Pragya A. Nair, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Gujarat - 388 325, India. E-mail: drpragash2000@ 123456yahoo.com

Article

Publisher ID: IDOJ-8-42

DOI: 10.4103/2229-5178.198778

PMC ID: 5297270

Copyright statement: Copyright: © 2017 Indian Dermatology Online Journal

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Subject: Case Report