Mexiletine on segmental hyperhidrosis

Mexiletine on segmental hyperhidrosis.

Mexiletine is effective on segmental hyperhidrosis: report of two cases.

Unilateral segmental hyperhidrosis associated with pulmonary adenocarcinoma.

This is the report of a 38-year-old man with unilateral dermatomal hyperhidrosis documented by a starch-iodine technique; a subsequent diagnosis was made of a generalized pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The association of unilateral hyperhidrosis and a malignant tumor is reviewed.

Segmental hyperhidrosis as a manifestation of spinal and paraspinal disease.

BACKGROUND Segmental hyperhidrosis is an uncommon finding which is usually associated with irritation or infiltration of pre-ganglionic sympathetic fibres or the sympathetic chain. METHODS We report two cases of segmental hyperhidrosis with striking clinical features. RESULTS In one case, a mesothelioma produced ipsilateral simultaneous underactivity and overactivity of sympathetic outflow ...

Update on pediatric hyperhidrosis.

Hyperhidrosis is a common and under-recognized disease in the pediatric population that has a significant impact on quality of life. Focal and generalized forms of hyperhidrosis exist, which can be idiopathic or secondary to underlying medical conditions or medications. Treatment is tailored to the specific patient needs, characteristics and goals. These include topical preparations, iontophore...