Hyperhidrosis
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Monday, November 23, 2009

The combined use of forced cold air and topical anesthetic cream for analgesia during the treatment of palmar hyperhydrosis with botulinum toxin injections.

29 Sep 2009 BACKGROUND: Palmar hyperhidrosis is an uncomfortable condition that can severely affect a patient's quality of life. Injections of botulinum toxin have proven to be an efficient treatment modality, however the pain associated with palmar injections ... Read more...

Comparison of ultrasonic scalpel to electrocautery in patients undergoing endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.

29 Sep 2009 BACKGROUND: Sympathectomy is an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis. The ultrasonic scalpel and electrocautery have been used for the procedure, but the use of the ultrasonic scalpel has been promoted as superior to that of electrocautery. This ... Read more...

Skin depigmentation: could it be a complication caused by thoracic sympathectomy?

29 Sep 2009 Primary hyperhidrosis is an idiopathic disorder, and its definitive treatment is obtained through thoracic sympathectomy. However, this procedure is not exempt from complications and compensatory sweating is the main inconvenience described. In this ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Hyperhidrosis'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• The combined use of forced cold air and topical anesthetic cream for analgesia during the treatment of palmar hyperhydrosis with botulinum toxin injections. 29 Sep 2009
• Comparison of ultrasonic scalpel to electrocautery in patients undergoing endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy. 29 Sep 2009
• Skin depigmentation: could it be a complication caused by thoracic sympathectomy? 29 Sep 2009
• [Therapeutic modalities in the treatment of palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis] 18 Sep 2009
• No sweat. 30 Aug 2009
• Reoperative endoscopic sympathectomy for persistent or recurrent palmar hyperhidrosis. 30 Jul 2009
• Uniportal versus biportal video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis. 3 Jul 2009
• Palmar hyperhidrosis: long-term follow-up of nine children and adolescents treated with botulinum toxin type A. 29 Jun 2009
• [Current treatment of focal hyperhidrosis. Surgical approaches] 29 Jun 2009
• Increasing the field effects of similar doses of Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-hemagglutinin complex in the treatment of compensatory hyperhidrosis. 29 Jun 2009
• Bilateral thoracoscopic T2 to T3 sympathectomy versus botulinum injection in palmar hyperhidrosis. 29 Jun 2009
• Surgical treatment of focal hyperhidrosis. 24 Jun 2009
• Effect of sympathectomy level on the incidence of compensatory hyperhidrosis after sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis. 23 Jun 2009
• The excess salt appetite of humans is not due to sodium loss in adulthood. 21 Jun 2009
• Retroperitoneoscopic lumbar sympathectomy for plantar hyperhidrosis. 2 Jun 2009
• Treatment of granulosis rubra nasi with botulinum toxin type A. Jun 2009
• Thoracoscopic sympathetic clipping for hyperhidrosis: long-term results and reversibility. 30 May 2009
• [Novel adverse effects of laser-assisted axillary hair removal.] 19 May 2009
• Transection of more than one sympathetic chain ganglion for hyperhidrosis increases the severity of compensatory hyperhidrosis and decreases patient satisfaction. 12 May 2009
• An assessment of plantar hyperhidrosis after endoscopic thoracic sympathicolysis. 29 Apr 2009

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Technical information about 'Hyperhidrosis'

Definition: Excessive sweating. In the localized type, the most frequent sites are the palms, soles, axillae, inguinal folds, and the perineal area. Its chief cause is thought to be emotional. Generalized hyperhidrosis may be induced by a hot, humid environment, by fever, or by vigorous exercise.

Descriptor UI: D006945

Alternative terms: Hyperhidrosis;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; congenital; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: C17.800.946.350;

Online Note: search SWEATING 1966-75

History Note: 76; was see under SWEATING 1963-75

Technical Notes: excessive sweating; do not confuse with HYPOHIDROSIS, reduced sweating