| Type A botulinum toxin: a new treatment for axillary and palmar hyperhidrosis. | |
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PMID: 12847738 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hyperhidrosis is an invalidating condition, and one that is difficult to treat. It is characterized by an excessive and uncontrolled production of sweat by the sweat glands, often causing psychological, social, and occupational problems for the patient. Hyperhidrosis can be distinguished in two forms: idiopathic (of unknown etiology), or secondary, due to an alteration of the endocrine system (ex: hyperthyroidism, neuropathy, neoplasia etc.) It is found in about 0.3-0.5% of the population and can be localized (axillary, palmar, plantar, facial) or diffused. The subcutaneous injection of type A botulinum toxin, until now used only for the treatment of blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm, has shown to be a useful treatment for localized hyperhidrosis. The objective of the authors is to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy, safety, and management of botulinum toxin treatment in patients affected with axillary or palmar hyperhidrosis resistant to conventional therapies. |
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Authors:
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Luigi Rusciani; Enzo Severino; Antonio Rusciani |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD Volume: 1 ISSN: 1545-9616 ISO Abbreviation: J Drugs Dermatol Publication Date: 2002 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-07-09 Completed Date: 2003-07-24 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101160020 Medline TA: J Drugs Dermatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 147-51 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy. itskcanf@rm.unicatt.it |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Animals Botulinum Toxin Type A / adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use* Female Humans Hyperhidrosis / classification, drug therapy* Male |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Botulinum Toxin Type A |
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