Effects of 20% Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate in Compensatory Hyperhidrosis.
- Author:
Seock Yeol LEE
1
;
Seung Jin LEE
;
Man Bok LEE
;
Kihl Rho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Kumi Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Hyperhidrosis;
Postoperative complications
- MeSH:
Aluminum*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Hyperhidrosis*;
Postoperative Complications;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Sweat;
Sweating
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2001;34(1):80-84
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Compensatory hyperhidrosis is the most common complication after thoracoscopic sympathetic operation in hyperhidrosis. It is not only decrease patient's satisfaction but also gives another burdens to the patients. Unfortunately remarkable treatment for compensatory hyperhidrosis does not exist yet. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of decreased sweating production using 20% aluminum chloride hexahydrate on compensatory hyperhidrosis. MATERIAL AND METHOD: From May to July, 2000, 8 patients were evaluated. All of them complained of severe discomfort due to compensatory hyperhidrosis. Degree of compensatory sweating was subjectively assessed thorough questionnaire as follows: 1=absent, 2=mild, 3=moderate 4=severe, 5=disabling, Also degree of life satisfaction was subjectively assessed thorough questionnaire as follows: 1=Absolutely no satisfaction, 2=
