[Focal hyperhidrosis.Quality of life, socioeconomic importance and use of internal medicinal therapy].
Focal hyperhidrosis can have a substantial influence on the professional, physical, emotional and social life of those affected. This becomes clear when the results of quality of life studies and Health Service Research studies are reviewed, e.g. affected patients were prepared to contribute additional money for treatment of hyperhidrosis. The systemic therapy of focal hyperhidrosis with oral anticholinergic agents is a quite economical treatment strategy. These products can be administered continuously or sporadically. However, only good clinical date for the continous treatment exists. Focal hyperhidrosis is a disease which requires our full attention. It should be discussed whether e.g. QoL questionnaires should be used routinelly.
Rzany & Hund, Privatpraxis für Dermatologie und Ästhetische Medizin, Kurfürstendamm 183, 10707, Berlin, Deutschland. zany@kudamm183.de
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D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology*; D007388:Internal Medicine / Q000639:trends*; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists