Is Oxybutynin Treatment as Effective as Surgery in Palmar and Axillary Hyperhidrosis?
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Oxybutynin as an alternative treatment for hyperhidrosis*
Hyperhidrosis is the excessive production of sweating, which can be primary and focal or secondary to various pathologies. The exact cause of primary focal hyperhidrosis is still unknown, although a genetic basis is recognized, and its prevalence varies from 1% to 2.8%. The most affected sites are the armpits, palms, soles and face. It causes much discomfort, affects the quality of life, and is...
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عنوان ژورنال: Haseki Tıp Bülteni
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1302-0072
DOI: 10.4274/haseki.98698