Treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin. A case report

Abstract

Background: Localized idiopathic hyperhidrosis is a disorder of sweating, unknown pathogenesis. If conventional treatments remain ineffective, surgical treatments such as sympathectomy and excision of the active sweat glands, are alternatives. Previous studies have shown botulinum toxin's effect in reducing sweat production. We present a patient who have been treated effectively with botulinum toxin.