title: Remarkable improvement of relapsing dyshidrotic eczema after treatment of coexistant hyperhidrosis with oxybutynin.
abstract: Dyshidrotic hand eczema is a common condition, which can be resistant to various treatments. Although a number of etiologic factors are involved in the pathogenesis of dyshidrotic eczema, hyperhidrosis is assumed to play a significant role. Oxybutynin is an alternative treatment for hyperhidrosis. We present the cases of two patients suffering from hyperhidrosis and dyshidrotic eczema, who were treated with oxybutynin with impressive results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Hospital "Andreas Sygros", Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Vasiliki
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Markantoni
authors.forename: Anargyros
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kouris
authors.forename: Kalliopi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Armyra
authors.forename: Charitomeni
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vavouli
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kontochristopoulos
mesh_terms: D011146:Eczema, Dyshidrotic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008333:Mandelic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012008:Recurrence; D012074:Remission Induction; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D008333:Mandelic Acids; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists; C005419:oxybutynin
keywords: dyshidrotic eczema; hyperhidrosis; oxybutynin