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The successful use of botulinum toxin for the treatment of nasal hyperhidrosis
Author(s) -
Geddoa Emad,
Balakumar A. K.,
Paes T. R. F.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2008.03517.x
Subject(s) - medicine , hyperhidrosis , botulinum toxin , dermatology , nose , facial muscles , facial paralysis , surgery , palmar hyperhidrosis , anesthesia , anatomy
Background Patients with facial hyperhidrosis often experience occupational, social, and psychological problems. Botulinum toxin type A, which has been shown to be useful in the treatment of hyperhidrosis, can cause the paralysis of facial muscles if used in the skin overlying the facial muscles. It can, however, be used in the skin of the nose without significantly affecting the muscles of facial expression. Methods Two patients with severe nasal hyperhidrosis were treated with botulinum toxin. Results Two patients with severe nasal hyperhidrosis responded to a single session of treatment with intradermal injections of botulinum toxin. Conclusions This treatment method for nasal hyperhidrosis is simple, well tolerated, and effective, and significantly improves the quality of life of the affected individuals.