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Part I: Sweat Glands 1. Anatomy and histology of sweat glands 2. Sweating physiology Part II: Botulinum Toxin 3. Pharmacology 4. Serotypes - . . . Continue reading
A de Almeida, D Hexsel, 2004. Characterized by an excessive production of sweating at specific sites of the body, hyperhidrosis is often a situation with serious psychosocial consequences. Individuals suffering of it may present with low self-esteem and quality of life compared with those who do not . . . More details
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A de Almeida, D Hexsel, 2004.
Characterized by an excessive production of sweating at specific sites of the body, hyperhidrosis is often a situation with serious psychosocial consequences. Individuals suffering of it may present with low self-esteem and quality of life compared with those who do not have this problem.
Today, simple procedures account for safe and effective alternatives.
This book addresses hyperhidrosis in a general and a specific manner, with the treatment with a botulinum toxin type A, which has shown excellent results for the various forms, being the main focus. Sometimes, botunlinum toxin treatment is considered the only effective treatment in this indication. This book reports the clinical manifestations of each of the cases, some of which are little known, as well as the psychosocial consequences for the patients affected.
Other conditions affecting the sweat glands are also present in this book, in addition to the use of botunlinum toxin for treating salivation and tearing disorders. The basic aspects, the precautions when diluting and storing the product, pre-and post-procedure evaluation and care, and possible treatment-related complications and adverse effects are not left behind. It defines the approach and reports the clinical experience of several well-known authors who sign the various chapters.
This book constitutes a complete guide on hyperhidrosis, allowing readers to get deeper in the knowledge about botulinum toxin and the possibility of incorporating it as an important therapeutic tool for the treatment of such cases.
Non-returnable.
Characterized by an excessive production of sweating at specific sites of the body, hyperhidrosis is often a situation with serious psychosocial consequences. Individuals suffering of it may present with low self-esteem and quality of life compared with those who do not have this problem.
Today, simple procedures account for safe and effective alternatives.
This book addresses hyperhidrosis in a general and a specific manner, with the treatment with a botulinum toxin type A, which has shown excellent results for the various forms, being the main focus. Sometimes, botunlinum toxin treatment is considered the only effective treatment in this indication. This book reports the clinical manifestations of each of the cases, some of which are little known, as well as the psychosocial consequences for the patients affected.
Other conditions affecting the sweat glands are also present in this book, in addition to the use of botunlinum toxin for treating salivation and tearing disorders. The basic aspects, the precautions when diluting and storing the product, pre-and post-procedure evaluation and care, and possible treatment-related complications and adverse effects are not left behind. It defines the approach and reports the clinical experience of several well-known authors who sign the various chapters.
This book constitutes a complete guide on hyperhidrosis, allowing readers to get deeper in the knowledge about botulinum toxin and the possibility of incorporating it as an important therapeutic tool for the treatment of such cases.
Non-returnable.