Axillary hyperhidrosis, botulinium A toxin treatment: Review

Injection of type A botulinum toxin in the armpits is a temporary treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis. This technique described in 1996 by Bushara et al., is known to be efficient and safe. The purpose of this article was to review the data concerning the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis with bo...

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Published in:Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthétique 2016-02, Vol.61 (1), p.60-64
Main Authors: Clerico, C, Fernandez, J, Camuzard, O, Chignon-Sicard, B, Ihrai, T
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Axilla
Botulinum Toxins, Type A - administration & dosage
Botulinum Toxins, Type A - adverse effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drug Administration Schedule
Humans
Hyperhidrosis - drug therapy
Injections, Subcutaneous
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Summary:Injection of type A botulinum toxin in the armpits is a temporary treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis. This technique described in 1996 by Bushara et al., is known to be efficient and safe. The purpose of this article was to review the data concerning the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin type A, and discuss the other treatment modalities for this socially disabling entity.
ISSN:1768-319X
DOI:10.1016/j.anplas.2014.11.006