Dear Joe
Has she got chromhidrosis? This is usually black but has been
reported to appear blue. This condition is due to pigment secretion
by apocrine sweat glands. These are characteristically located in
the axillae and perineum but when they have coloured secretions,
they are seen to be sporadically located on the face and chest as
well.
Hope this is useful
Julian
A dermatology colleague has a 33 yr old female patient who
complains that, when she sweats, the sweat is coloured blue. He
has not personally witnessed this and suspects possible
interaction with clothing as the cause. He did ask whether there
might be a chemical or biochemical explanation. I would be
interested to know if any learned colleagues on the mailbase have
come across anything like this or have any suggestions. While she
takes no prescribed medication I don't believe the possibility of self
medication has been explored.
Joe Begley
Poole Hospital
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Julian H Barth
Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Immunology
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds LS1 3EX
tel 0113-392-3416
fax 0113-233-5672
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