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Effects of Direct Current Administration on Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale in Patients with Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Focal hyperhidrosis mostly affects the axillae, hands, feet, and face.
For the management, several techniques are used.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of direct current administration on the hyperhidrosis disease severity scale (HDSS) in patients with axillary hyperhidrosis that have various HDSS scores.
Design and Setting.
Original article, University Hospital.
Methods.
Sixty patients with primary axillary hyperhidrosis were inquired about the HDSS scores and the scores were noted at the onset and at the end of the 10th application.
One month after the last session, HDSS scores were also inquired.
At the end of 1-month follow-up, the patients whose HDSS scores rose after the 10th session were accepted as nonresponder.
For the current delivery, a new iontophoresis application module (Sweat CureR) designed by Dr.
Karakoc was used.
Results.
Direct current application decreased axillary sweat intensity by 70% at both sides, and lowered the HDSS by about 1.5 degree.
Major reduction in sweat intensity was in the patients with low HDSS scores (75%).
Negative correlation was found between initial HDSS scores and median values of decreased sweat intensity (r=−0.317, p=0.022).
Minimal temporary side effects including skin irritation and one or more vesicle formation were inspected in 29 patients and, the permanent punctual pigmentation was observed only in one patient.
Conclusions.
Decrease in axillary hyperhidrosis is satisfactory for these patients.
Since iontophoresis application has beneficial effect and minimal side effects, it should be recommended to the patients before advanced management or surgical techniques.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Şener, Serpil& Karakoç, Yunus. 2019. Effects of Direct Current Administration on Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale in Patients with Axillary Hyperhidrosis. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124480
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Şener, Serpil& Karakoç, Yunus. Effects of Direct Current Administration on Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale in Patients with Axillary Hyperhidrosis. BioMed Research International No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124480
American Medical Association (AMA)
Şener, Serpil& Karakoç, Yunus. Effects of Direct Current Administration on Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale in Patients with Axillary Hyperhidrosis. BioMed Research International. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124480
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1124480