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OBJECTIVE
Until the present moment, the lack of efficient therapeutic options available for hyperhidrosis treatment in obese patients has left this population without prospect of clinical or quality of life (QOL) improvements. Outcomes of oxybutynin treatment for overweight and obese patients with
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of 3 different levels of sympathectomy.
BACKGROUND
Most surgeons still perform T(2) or T(2-3) sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis, but both these treatments can cause severe side effects. Some recent articles have advocated T(4)
Hyperhidrosis is an idiopathic pathologic condition characterized by excessive sweating beyond that required to cool the body. Disturbance of the central nervous system, endocrine system, or obesity has been associated with this condition. Patients have a history of several years of occupational or
We report on the case of a 31-year-old woman who presented with localized unilateral hyperhidrosis on her lower right arm. Histological features showed a hamartoma of the eccrine sweat glands. Because she was afraid of being overweight, the patient took an appetite depressant. Under this
BACKGROUND
Primary axillary hyperhidrosis (PAH) is a chronic idiopathic disorder causing major stress in patients. Among the common therapies for PAH, only surgical interventions have proven feasible as a permanent solution.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of
Human sweat glands disorders are common and can have a significant impact on the quality of life and on professional, social, and emotional burdens. It is of paramount importance to diagnose and treat them properly to ensure optimal patient care. Hyperhidrosis is characterized by increased sweat
The obese are subject to health problems directly relating to the carriage of excess adipose tissue. These problems range from arthritis, aches and pains, sleep disturbance, dyspnea on mild exertion, and excessive sweating to social stigmatization and discrimination, all of which may contribute to
There is a wide variation in the reported prevalence of primary hyperhidrosis in the literature. Further, it is unknown if primary hyperhidrosis is a lifelong condition, or if demographical factors influence hyperhidrosis prevalence.
This study aims to examine the prevalence of hyperhidrosis in
OBJECTIVE
To identify the prevalence of hyperhidrosis among medical students of Manaus, State of Amazonas, Brazil.
METHODS
We conducted an observational, transversal, survey which examined the prevalence of primary hyperhidrosis among medical students of the Federal University of Amazonas and its
Obesity in children is a major public health concern in the United States. The objectives of the current study were to determine the prevalence of various groups of cutaneous disorders in obese children and adolescents and to compare the use of dermatology services in obese subjects with that those
Background: Cyclic Cushing's disease (CD) has been described in about 15% of adult patients with CD. In the pediatric population, diagnosis of CD is rare and cyclic presentations of the disease are not adequately understood or described. Moreover, prepubertal patients usually do not present
Since the development of video endoscopic surgery, the number of transthoracic endoscopic sympathectomy has been increasing. The use of double-lumen endobronchial tube or single-lumen endobronchial tube during anesthesia for these surgeries has been a controversial. 385 palmar hyperhidrosis patients
Ingrown nail is a condition frequently seen in children and adolescents, the pain from which can affect their daily living activities and school performances. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of ingrown nails in