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) |
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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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