Autoren:	Arora, Gulhima Kassir, Martin Patil, Anant Sadeghi, Payam Gold, Michael H. Adatto, Maurice Grabbe, Stephan Goldust, Mohamad
Titel:	Treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis
Online-Publikationsdatum:	7-Sep-2022
Erscheinungsdatum:	2022
Sprache des Dokuments:	Englisch
Zusammenfassung/Abstract:	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.
DDC-Sachgruppe:	610 Medizin 610 Medical sciences
Veröffentlichende Institution:	Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Organisationseinheit:	FB 04 Medizin
Veröffentlichungsort:	Mainz
ROR:	https://ror.org/023b0x485
DOI:	http://doi.org/10.25358/openscience-7700
Version:	Published version
Publikationstyp:	Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Nutzungsrechte:	CC BY-NC
Informationen zu den Nutzungsrechten:	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Zeitschrift:	Journal of cosmetic dermatology 21 1
Seitenzahl oder Artikelnummer:	62 70
Verlag:	Wiley-Blackwell
Verlagsort:	Oxford
Erscheinungsdatum:	2022
ISSN:	1473-2165
DOI der Originalveröffentlichung:	10.1111/jocd.14378
Enthalten in den Sammlungen:	JGU-Publikationen