The successful use of botulinum toxin for the treatment of nasal hyperhidrosis.
BACKGROUND
Patients with facial hyperhidrosis often experience occupational, social, and psychological problems. Botulinum toxin type A, which has been shown to be useful in the treatment of hyperhidrosis, can cause the paralysis of facial muscles if used in the skin overlying the facial muscles. It can, however, be used in the skin of the nose without significantly affecting the muscles of facial expression.


METHODS
Two patients with severe nasal hyperhidrosis were treated with botulinum toxin.


RESULTS
Two patients with severe nasal hyperhidrosis responded to a single session of treatment with intradermal injections of botulinum toxin.


CONCLUSIONS
This treatment method for nasal hyperhidrosis is simple, well tolerated, and effective, and significantly improves the quality of life of the affected individuals.
Geddoa
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Department of Vascular and General Surgery, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex, UK. abujaafer14@yahoo.co.uk
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D000328:Adult; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D007271:Injections, Intradermal; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009666:Nose; D011788:Quality of Life; D055815:Young Adult
D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A