Stephen R Tan1, Nowell Solish. 1. Department of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Botulinum toxin A has been used increasingly in the treatment of focal hyperhidrosis. OBJECTIVE: To assess the long-term efficacy of botulinum toxin A in the treatment of hyperhidrosis and the changes in quality of life and patient satisfaction with treatment. METHODS: A questionnaire was designed to assess the efficacy using visual analog scales and the quality of life both before and after treatment using a modified Dermatology Life Quality Index scale. RESULTS: There was a reduction in the hyperhidrosis and a statistically significant improvement in the quality of life scores for the axillae, palms, and forehead. CONCLUSION: Botulinum toxin A injections are safe and effective for the treatment of hyperhidrosis of the axillae, palms, and forehead, resulting in an improved quality of life for patients.
BACKGROUND: Botulinum toxin A has been used increasingly in the treatment of focal hyperhidrosis. OBJECTIVE: To assess the long-term efficacy of botulinum toxin A in the treatment of hyperhidrosis and the changes in quality of life and patient satisfaction with treatment. METHODS: A questionnaire was designed to assess the efficacy using visual analog scales and the quality of life both before and after treatment using a modified Dermatology Life Quality Index scale. RESULTS: There was a reduction in the hyperhidrosis and a statistically significant improvement in the quality of life scores for the axillae, palms, and forehead. CONCLUSION: Botulinum toxin A injections are safe and effective for the treatment of hyperhidrosis of the axillae, palms, and forehead, resulting in an improved quality of life for patients.
Authors: Mostafa A Abolfotouh; Mohammad S Al-Khowailed; Wijdan E Suliman; Deema A Al-Turaif; Eman Al-Bluwi; Hassan S Al-Kahtani Journal: Int J Gen Med Date: 2012-07-24