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Chapter-19 Disorders of Sebaceous, Eccrine and Apocrine Glands

BOOK TITLE: Essentials in Dermatology (with Multiple Choice Questions)

Author
1. Thappa Devinder M
ISBN
9788184485585
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10268_20
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
9
Author Affiliations
1. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry, India
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Abstract

The cutaneous glands that serve vital functions include sebaceous, eccrine and apocrine sweat glands. This chapter provides a detailed description of acne vulgaris related to its pathogenesis, clinical features, inflammatory variants and special types with a comprehensive discussion on the various treatment modalities. A separate note on perioral dermatitis and rosacea is given. The disorders of eccrine and apocrine are discussed in succinct with emphasis on the key clinical features and treatment.

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