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OnabotulinumtoxinA therapy for compensatory hyperhidrosis
Author(s) -
Adefusika Jessica A,
Brewer Jerry D
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.12049
Subject(s) - hyperhidrosis , botulinum toxin , medicine , trunk , surgery , anesthesia , biology , ecology
Summary Background Compensatory hyperhidrosis due to the treatment for focal primary hyperhidrosis can be devastating and life‐altering. Objective The purpose of this paper is to discuss use of the iodine starch test and dilute botulinum toxin to decrease compensatory hyperhidrosis over large surface areas. Methods A large area of the trunk affected by compensatory hyperhidrosis was treated with dilute botulinum toxin therapy using a starch iodine test for localization. Results The patient had exceptional results with his compensatory truncal sweating returning to normal and remaining stable for multiple months. Conclusion Treating compensatory hyperhidrosis of large surface areas with dilute botulinum toxin therapy is effective and safe.