Botulinum Toxin Injection Technique for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
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Botulinum toxin for axillary hyperhidrosis.
Botulinum toxin is a safe and effective treatment option for axillary hyperhidrosis. Although its pathophysiology is not clear and somewhat controversial, the beneficial effect of neuromodulators in inhibiting localized sweating temporarily is well known. Before the procedure, correct identification of the affected area is mandatory to avoid wastage of drug and neglect of target areas, and to e...
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عنوان ژورنال: Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition)
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1578-2190
DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2014.04.011