Abstract | BACKGROUND: Focal hyperhidrosis is a common condition mostly confined to the axillae, palms and soles. In some individuals, predominantly men, increased sweating of the forehead may be the major complaint and may interfere with the person's quality of life. Botulinum toxin A has been shown to be a very effective treatment for focal hyperhidrosis of the axillae and palms. OBJECTIVES: METHODS:
Botulinum toxin A Botox was injected at multiple sites evenly distributed over the forehead (mean dose 86 mouse units). RESULTS: The mean +/- SEM amount of sweat was significantly reduced, 4 weeks after treatment, from 173.8 +/- 38.6 mg min(-1) to 53.7 +/- 17.6 mg min(-1). The effect lasted at least 5 months in nine of the 10 patients. All patients subjectively judged the treatment as very effective. Minor side-effects included painful injections and a transient weakness of forehead muscles without ptosis. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | I Kinkelin, M Hund, M Naumann, H Hamm |
Journal | The British journal of dermatology
(Br J Dermatol)
Vol. 143
Issue 4
Pg. 824-7
(Oct 2000)
ISSN: 0007-0963 [Print] England |
PMID | 11069464
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Neuromuscular Agents
- Botulinum Toxins, Type A
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Topics |
- Adult
- Botulinum Toxins, Type A
(therapeutic use)
- Facial Dermatoses
(drug therapy, physiopathology)
- Forehead
- Humans
- Hyperhidrosis
(drug therapy, physiopathology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neuromuscular Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Sweating
(drug effects)
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