Introduction to Photobiology
Photobiology is the study of the local and systemic effects of incident radiation on living organisms. Solar radiation is made up of ultraviolet, visible and infrared radiation. Ultraviolet radiation is…
Photodermatology
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Incorporating Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperhidrosis into Clinical Practice
Proper billing and coding are essential to document the diagnosis of hyperhidrosis and to assure proper reimbursement for treatment. Providers should become familiar with the payment policies of local health…
Resources for Hyperhidrosis Sufferers, Patients, and Health Care Providers
The excessive sweating of hyperhidrosis creates profound psychosocial, professional, and financial burdens on the individual sufferer; it contributes to impaired self-worth and self-efficacy, decreased satisfaction in all relationships, avoidance of…
Managing Hyperhidrosis
New therapies are being investigated to treat hyperhidrosis. Novel methods of delivering botulinum toxins and new topical therapies have been developed. Devices that can deliver heat to the area of…
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is a surgical technique most commonly used in the treatment of severe palmar hyperhidrosis in selected patients. The procedure also has limited use in the treatment axillary…
Local Procedural Approaches for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
When medical options for axillary hyperhidrosis have failed, botulinum toxin is an effective, safe, and well-tolerated, although temporary, treatment option. For long-lasting or permanent efficacy, some patients turn to local…
Oral Medications
Primary hyperhidrosis commonly affects the axillae, palms, soles, scalp, face, and groin. Patients may have multiple areas involved making localized therapy challenging. Systemic therapy may be necessary and can be…
Botulinum Toxin for Hyperhidrosis of Areas Other than the Axillae and Palms/Soles
Primary hyperhidrosis (HH) commonly affects the axillae, palms, soles, face, and/or the groin. There are limited treatment options available for HH of areas other than the axillae and palms/soles. Botulinum…
Botulinum Neurotoxin Treatment of Palmar and Plantar Hyperhidrosis
Palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis is relatively common and can have severe psychological and medical consequences for those afflicted. A multitude of treatments exist but are often inadequate especially for those…
