Treatment of severe axillary Hyperhidrosis with Botulinum toxin A

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Article Type:
Research/Original Article (دارای رتبه معتبر)
Abstract:
Background

Severe axillary hyperhidrosis causes considerable emotional stress to individuals affected with this condition. Existing topical and surgical therapies are either ineffective or associated with unacceptable morbidity and sequelae.

Objective

In this study we attempted to determine the effect of botulinum toxin A (Dysport) in the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis. Patients and

Methods

After visualization of hyperhidrosis using the iodine-starch test, ten patients with axillary hyperhidrosis underwent intradermal injection with 125 units of Dysport in the axillary skin bilaterally. Patients were observed for 7 months after treatment.

Results

The treatment was well tolerated without side effects. All patients experienced relatively complete anhidrosis of the axillary skin after about one week for periods lasting from 4 to 7 months.

Conclusion

Botulinum-A toxin may offer a fast, safe, and highly effective therapeutic option for severe hyperhidrosis.

Language:
Persian
Published:
Iranian Journal Of Dermatology, Volume:4 Issue: 2, 2000
Page:
9
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