Treatment of hyperhidrosis with microwave technology.

Treatment of hyperhidrosis with microwave technology.
Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2013 Mar;32(1):2-8
Authors: Jacob C
Abstract
Hyperhidrosis is the production of sweat above and beyond normal physiological needs, regardless of the ambient temperature, and it affects > 4% of the population. In addition, a poll showed up to 21% of the population is bothered on a daily basis by their amount of underarm sweating. Despite the large number of patients who suffer from hyperhidrosis, there are relatively few effective nonsurgical treatment options. A new, nonsurgical, lasting treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis has now been developed using microwave technology to eliminate sweat glands.
PMID: 24049923 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Source: Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery - November 14, 2014 Category: Dermatology Tags: Semin Cutan Med Surg Source Type: research