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Histopathological Evidence of the Efficacy of Percutaneous Ethanol Injection in the Treatment of Axillary Osmidrosis: A Promising New Procedure Publisher



Asilian A1 ; Abtahinaeini B2 ; Shahbazi M1
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  1. 1. Department of Dermatology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Al-Zahra Hospital, Soffe Blvd., Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Skin Appendage Disorders Published:2018


Abstract

Axillary osmidrosis (AO) is a common disease, affecting patients psychologically and influencing their quality of life. The medical approach to AO remains controversial, ranging from conservative medical to surgical choices. We describe the successful treatment of AO and axillary hyperhidrosis (AH) using percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) in a 30-year-old patient with AO and AH who did not respond to topical and systemic medication. We also describe the clinical efficacy of PEI by presenting our experience with histopathological evidence of necrosis of the sweat glands. © 2017 S. Karger AG, Basel.