Hyperhidrosis and Botulinum Toxin in Dermatology

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Oliver 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.
 

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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
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Basic Aspects of Botulinum Toxin
107

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