Treatment of hyperhidrosis with microwave technology

Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2013 Mar;32(1):2-8.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hyperhidrosis / physiopathology
  • Hyperhidrosis / radiotherapy*
  • Microwaves / therapeutic use*
  • Sweat Glands / radiation effects
  • Sweating / physiology