title: Depilatory laser: a potential causative factor for inguinal hyperhidrosis: report of three cases.
abstract: Hyperhidrosis has recently been described as a novel adverse effect of laser-assisted hair removal in the axillary area. Inguinal Hyperhidrosis (IH) is a localized and, typically, a primary form of hyperhidrosis affecting the groin area in individuals before age 25. IH has been reported in the literature after traumas and as a dysfunction of the central sympathetic nervous system. To the best of our knowledge, IH has never been reported as secondary to laser-assisted hair removal. Herein, we report three cases of IH following depilatory laser of the inguinal zone. Three female patients with no relevant medical history presented with the complaint of excessive sweating in the inguinal area after undergoing full bikini depilatory laser sessions. Although never described before, depilatory laser seems to trigger the occurrence of hyperhidrosis in the inguinal zone.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Hôtel-Dieu de France Hospital Affiliated to The Saint-Joseph University , Beirut , Lebanon.
authors: Grace
authors: G
authors: Obeid
authors: Josiane
authors: J
authors: Helou
authors: Ismael
authors: I
authors: Maatouk
authors: Roy
authors: R
authors: Moutran
authors: Roland
authors: R
authors: Tomb
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017607:Aluminum Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D051520:Antiperspirants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006119:Groin; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012915:Soaps / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D051520:Antiperspirants; D012915:Soaps