Treatment of Axillary hyperhidrosis.

Arora, Gulhima; Kassir, Martin; Patil, Anant; Sadeghi, Payam; Gold, Michael H; Adatto, Maurice; Grabbe, Stephan; Goldust, Mohamad (2022). Treatment of Axillary hyperhidrosis. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 21(1), pp. 62-70. Wiley 10.1111/jocd.14378

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BACKGROUND

Axillary hyperhidrosis characterized by excessive sweating in the axillary regions is a frustrating chronic autonomic disorder leading to social embarrassment, impaired quality of life and usually associated with palmoplantar hyperhidrosis. Identifying the condition and its cause is central to the management.

AIM

The aim of this article is to discuss treatment options for axillary hyperhidrosis.

METHODS

Comprehensive literature search using PubMed and Google Scholar was performed to review relevant published articles related to diagnosis and treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis.

RESULTS

Treatment modalities for axillary hyperhydrosis vary from topical and systemic agents to injectables, newer devices and surgical measures. None except for physical measures using devices or surgery, which destroys the sweat glands to remove them, is possibly permanent and most are associated with attendant side effects.

CONCLUSION

Several treatments including medical and surgical option are available for the treatment of axillary hyperhydrosis. Patient education is important component of its management. Individualized approach of management is necessary for optimal outcome of treatment.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Review Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Dermatology, Urology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Osteoporosis (DURN) > Clinic of Dermatology

UniBE Contributor:

Adatto, Maurice Alfred

Subjects:

600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health

ISSN:

1473-2165

Publisher:

Wiley

Language:

English

Submitter:

Andrea Studer-Gauch

Date Deposited:

01 Feb 2022 12:07

Last Modified:

23 Sep 2023 18:56

Publisher DOI:

10.1111/jocd.14378

PubMed ID:

34416078

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Axillary hyperhidrosis sweating treatment

BORIS DOI:

10.48350/164284

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/164284

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