Glands Microapocrine

Microapocrine glands (g. microapocrina, lnh; micro + apocrine) are a type of sweat glands. They belong to the apocrine glands.

Microapocrine glands are smaller in size than regular apocrine glands. They are located mainly in the armpits and anal area.

The secretion of microapocrine glands contains lipids, proteins and steroids. The released substances participate in the formation of a person’s individual odor.

Microapocrine glands are thought to play a role in puberty and pheromone function. However, their exact functions are not fully understood.

Microapocrine glands are small ductal glands that are found on human skin. They produce and secrete special substances that help maintain skin hydration, giving it a healthy appearance. Microapocrenic glands are found primarily in areas of the skin with low sweat production, such as the palms, soles of the feet, soles of the feet, nose, lips, and genitals. When exposed to certain factors, such as stress, hot weather or dry