Abstract
Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating which goes beyond the normal physiological reaction that occurs in response to fluctuations in temperature. Medical treatments include topical medication, iontophoresis, systemic anticholinergic medications and botulinum toxin injections.
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Brazzini, B., Sultan, S. (2015). Primary Hyperhidrosis. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M., Dessinioti, C., D’Erme, A.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-45139-7_43
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