| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 254 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Current problems in dermatology ; v. 30 |
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Current problems in dermatology ; v. 30.
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| Contents |
Editors' Portraits -- Acknowledgment -- Preface -- Anatomy of Sweat Glands -- Pathophysiology of Sweating -- 'Good' and 'Bad' Body Odours -- Topical Pharmacological Treatment -- Generalized Hyperhidrosis and Its Systemic Treatment -- Tap Water Iontophoresis -- Axillary Sweat Gland Excision -- Thoracic Sympathectomy -- The History of Botulism -- Botulinum Toxin: From Poison to Pharmaceutical -- Botulinum Toxin in Warfare -- Physiology and Pharmacology of Therapeutic Botulinum Neurotoxins |
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Botulinum Neurotoxins Are Metalloproteases Specific for SNARE Proteins Involved in Neuroexocytosis -- Storage and Dilution of Botulinum Toxin -- Dose-Dependent Anhidrotic Effect of Botulinum Toxin -- Complications and Side-Effects of Botulinum Toxin A -- Hyperhidrosis of the Axilla -- Hyperhidrosis of the Palms and Soles -- Frey's Syndrome -- Rare Forms of Hyperhidrosis -- Treatment of Wrinkles with Botox -- Botulinum Toxin and Anal Fissure -- Botulinum Toxin and the Eye -- Botulinum Toxin A and the Face -- Author Index -- Subject Index |
| Summary |
In this publication a comprehensive overview on the pathophysiology and treatment of hyperhidrosis with a focus on the new therapy with botulinum toxin is given by renowned experts from Europe and the USA. In the first part the pathophysiology of hyperhidrosis, rare forms of sweating and their symptoms, as well as the different topical and surgical treatments for focal hyperhidrosis are discussed. The second part deals with botulinum toxin. Besides a historic survey of the drug the reader is introduced to the pharmacological particularities and the different modalities of treatment for focal hyperhidrosis. Complications and side effects of the therapy are presented as well. The final chapter is reserved for other dermatological indications like anal fissure and wrinkles. This book will be of special interest to dermatologists, neurologists and plastic surgeons who wish to inform themselves about working with botulinum toxin. The extensive background information included on the subject also makes it a practical guide for general practitioners and medical students |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Hyperhidrosis -- Treatment
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Botulinum toxin -- Therapeutic use
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Botulinum Toxins -- therapeutic use
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Hyperhidrosis -- drug therapy
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Botulinum toxin -- Therapeutic use
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kreyden, O. P. (Oliver Philip)
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Böni, R. (Roland)
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Burg, Günter
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S. Karger (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9783318007718 |
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3318007714 |
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