Hyperhidrosis and Botulinum Toxin in DermatologyOliver Philip Kreyden, Roland Böni, Günter Burg Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers, 2002 - 254 páginas In this publication a comprehensive overview on the pathophysiology and treatment of hyperhidrosis with a focus on the new therapy with botulinum toxin is given by renowned experts from Europe and the USA. In the first part the pathophysiology of hyperhidrosis, rare forms of sweating and their symptoms, as well as the different topical and surgical treatments for focal hyperhidrosis are discussed. The second part deals with botulinum toxin. Besides a historic survey of the drug the reader is introduced to the pharmacological particularities and the different modalities of treatment for focal hyperhidrosis. Complications and side effects of the therapy are presented as well. The final chapter is reserved for other dermatological indications like anal fissure and wrinkles. |
Conteúdo
Anatomy of Sweat Glands | 3 |
Pathophysiology of Sweating | 10 |
Good and Bad Body Odours | 23 |
Traditional Treatment of Hyperhidrosis | 30 |
Generalized Hyperhidrosis and Its Systemic Treatment | 44 |
Axillary Sweat Gland Excision | 57 |
History of Botulinum Toxin | 77 |
From Poison to Pharmaceutical | 94 |
Storage and Dilution of Botulinum Toxin | 126 |
Complications and SideEffects of Botulinum Toxin | 141 |
Hyperhidrosis of the Palms and Soles | 156 |
Freys Syndrome Treatment with Botulinum Toxin | 170 |
Treatment of Wrinkles with Botox | 188 |
Botulinum Toxin and Anal Fissure | 218 |
Botulinum Toxin A and the Face | 236 |
Basic Aspects of Botulinum Toxin | 107 |
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Hyperhidrosis and Botulinum Toxin in Dermatology O.P. Kreyden,R. Böni,G. Burg,P. Itin,G.B.E. Jemec Prévia não disponível - 2002 |
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