title: Pseudochromhidrosis: report and review of literature.
abstract: Chromhidrosis is a rare condition where colored sweat comes from the apocrine or eccrine glands. Pseudochromhidrosis is an uncommon condition where colored sweat is related to specific dye-producing bacteria, drugs, dyes, or chemical agents. This article provides a literature review of the various etiology, investigation, treatment, and prognosis. We propose an investigative algorithm to assist dermatologists, pediatric dermatologists, and general practitioners to diagnose this uncommon condition. The treatment options rely on the primary etiology such as removing dyes and chemical agents first and then treating the chromogenic bacteria. Topical and oral erythromycin seems to be the most effective treatment both in unidentified and identified chromogenic bacteria cases. Results and prognosis were excellent and without recurrence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Therdpong
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tempark
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Sanchawan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wittayakornrerk
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Nonthavej Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Laksanaree
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jirasukprasert
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Susheera
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chatproedprai
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Siriwan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wananukul
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D003116:Color; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D013542:Sweat; D013543:Sweat Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents