Primary hyperhidrosis patients and secondary hyperhidrosis patients experiencing moderate to severe sweating not relieved otherwise may benefit from the following treatment modalities:
Antiperspirants
Other treatment methods Drugs Psychotherapy Iontophoresis Surgery (high success-rate)
Antiperspirants
• The first therapeutic measure recommended.
• Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate (20-25%) in 70-90% alcohol applied evenings
2-3 times a week.
• Less effective over time (within months).
• High incidence of skin irritation.
• 10% Glutaraldehyde.
• Good clinical result in 72 hours.
• Brown discoloration of the skin occurs.
• Effective in individuals with light to moderate hyperhidrosis, but not always.
• Must be repeated regularly for life.
