Cyanephidrosis

/ˌsaɪənɛfɪˈdroʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A rare medical condition where a person sweats blue or green colored sweat due to the presence of certain pigments or bacteria in the sweat glands.

Etymology

From Greek 'kyanos' (blue) + 'ephidrosis' (sweating). A clinical term combining Greek roots to describe an unusual dermatological symptom.

Kelly Says

Cyanephidrosis is so rare that most doctors never see a case, but when it occurs, it's usually caused by harmless bacteria (like Pseudomonas) colonizing sweat glands—the blue sweat is essentially stained sweat, not a sign of serious danger.

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