What is the function of apocrine sweat glands?

The human body sweats frequently. From a physiological point of view, sweating is a way for the human body to self-regulate. Because sweating takes away heat from the body, sweating is helpful in maintaining a stable body temperature. However, some people sweat very heavily in life. The main reason is that the apocrine glands are very developed. So what is the main role of the apocrine glands in the human body?

Functions of apocrine sweat glands:

Sweat glands are glands that secrete sweat, and are divided into two types: eccrine sweat glands and apocrine sweat glands. Eccrine sweat glands are distributed throughout the human body and mainly secrete sweat to regulate body temperature. Apocrine sweat glands are mainly distributed in hairy areas, such as the armpits and vulva. Their secretion is controlled by hormones. Emotional changes affect the secretion of apocrine sweat glands and have nothing to do with temperature regulation.

Considering that the symptoms are caused by axillary odor, timely self-regulation can improve the symptoms. It is caused by abnormal secretion of sweat glands.

First of all, you need to pay attention to the diet and eat light and easily digestible food, eat more fruits and vegetables to keep the bowel movements smooth. Constipation can aggravate the symptoms. You can use antiperspirant liquid topically to wish you good health.

The apocrine glands of the human body are distributed in the armpits, areola, pubic area and near the anus. Based on the description, I don't know where you want to remove the apocrine glands. If it is body odor, surgical treatment of body odor is a very effective method. Except for certain scars left on the armpits after the operation, there are almost no side effects and sequelae. The recovery time for body odor surgery is generally 10-15 days. Surgical removal of sweat glands means performing surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the armpits. It has no effect on other tissues and organs such as joints, so there is no special harm. As for the price, it varies from hospital to hospital, generally about a thousand plus.

(1) Apocrine sweat glands

It is mainly distributed in the armpits, navel, around the anus and genitals. Its freshly secreted sweat is a white, sticky, odorless liquid. After being decomposed by bacteria, it produces a special odor called axillary odor or body odor.

(2) Eccrine sweat glands

Except for the red part of the lips, the inner side of the foreskin, the outside of the glans penis and the clitoris, it is distributed all over the body, with the most on the palms and soles, forehead, back, armpits, etc.