Eccrine and apocrine glands mature during adolescence. These glands cause:

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Eccrine and apocrine glands are types of sweat glands. Eccrine glands are involved in thermoregulation, secreting a watery sweat that cools the body. Apocrine glands, which become active during puberty, secrete a thicker sweat that, when broken down by bacteria on the skin, can lead to a distinct body odor. This is why there is an increase in the amount and odor of perspiration during and after adolescence.

Eccrine and Apocrine Glands Mature During Adolescence