Axillary hyperhidrosis: An update
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چکیده
Axillary hyperhidrosis results from excessive sweat production in the armpits. It adversely impacts a patient’s quality of life. In this update, we attempt to discuss basics, pathophysiology, and management axillary hyperhidrosis.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Cosmoderma
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2768-6620', '2769-5085']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25259/csdm_6_2022