title: Botulinum neurotoxin treatment of palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis.
abstract: Palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis is relatively common and can have severe psychological and medical consequences for those afflicted. A multitude of treatments exist but are often inadequate especially for those with significant disease. In these cases botulinum neurotoxin provides a reliable method for reducing the symptoms and improving quality of life. Although actual administration is relatively straightforward, pain management is a crucial component that requires a mastery of several techniques. Patients have a high degree of satisfaction with botulinum neurotoxin treatment and are motivated to come back for repeat treatments, usually every 6 months.
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, 123 Street Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.
authors.forename: Tessa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Weinberg
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, 76 Grenville Street, Room 5142, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B2, Canada. Electronic address: n.solish@utoronto.ca.
authors.forename: Nowell
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Solish
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, 76 Grenville Street, Room 5142, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B2, Canada.
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Murray
mesh_terms: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005528:Foot; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life
chemical_list: D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A
keywords: Botulinum neurotoxin; Hypehidrosis; Nerve blocks; Palmar plantar hyperhidrosis