Abstract | BACKGROUND: Axillary hyperhidrosis is a common and most distressing problem, which can be addressed by a variety of treatment modalities. OBJECTIVE: METHODS: 63 patients (39 female, 25 male; mean age 30.3 +/- 7.6 years) with axillary hyperhidrosis were enrolled in the study. All patients were treated in an outpatient setting with tumescent suction curettage of the axillary cavity, using two entry sites. The results were evaluated with the iodine- starch test after 4 weeks and after 6 months. Two years after the procedure, patient satisfaction was evaluated as 'satisfied', 'partially satisfied' or 'dissatisfied'. RESULTS: None of the patients had early postoperative complications of infection or seroma. All patients had a marked reduction of hyperhidrosis after 4 weeks, confirmed by the iodine- starch test. After 6 months, 15 patients had high sweat rates and asked for repeat surgery. Two years after the procedure, 49 patients were satisfied, 11 patients were partially satisfied and 3 patients were dissatisfied. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Roland Boni |
Journal | Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)
(Dermatology)
Vol. 213
Issue 3
Pg. 215-7
( 2006)
ISSN: 1018-8665 [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 17033170
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Neuromuscular Agents
- Iodine
- Botulinum Toxins, Type A
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Topics |
- Adult
- Axilla
- Botulinum Toxins, Type A
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Humans
- Hyperhidrosis
(therapy)
- Iodine
- Male
- Neuromuscular Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Patient Satisfaction
- Treatment Outcome
- Vacuum Curettage
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