Cosmetic Dermatology

Current and Emerging Therapeutic Modalities for Hyperhidrosis, Part 2: Moderately Invasive and Invasive Procedures

Cutis. 2007 April;79(4):281-288
By
Ram R
Lowe NJ
Yamauchi PS
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Hyperhidrosis (HH) hinders patient quality of life and causes the secondary effect of excess cutaneous sweat. Treatment modalities include conservative and noninvasive therapies such as topical agents and iontophoresis. This article reviews moderately invasive and invasive procedures, such as botulinum toxin, curettage, and endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS), and compares their advantages and disadvantages in safety and efficacy.
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