Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) - DermNet
2020年7月22日 · Hyperhidrosis is the name given to excessive and uncontrollable sweating. Sweat is a weak salt solution produced by the eccrine sweat glands. These are distributed over the entire body but are most numerous on the palms and soles (with about 700 glands per square centimetre). Hyperhidrosis.
Drug-induced hyperhidrosis - DermNet
2020年2月26日 · Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating due to the overstimulation of the eccrine sweat glands by a neurotransmitter, acetylcholine [1]. Hyperhidrosis can be primary, which happens early in life, or secondary, which is caused by systemic or neurological diseases, or as a side effect of medications. Excessive sweating in armpits.
Bromhidrosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment — DermNet
Bromhidrosis, also known as osmidrosis or ozochrotia, is an unpleasant or offensive body odour due to any cause including poor hygiene, infections, diet or medications, or inherited metabolic disorders. It may be associated with hyperhidrosis.
Iontophoresis - DermNet
Iontophoresis is a procedure in which an electrical current is passed through skin soaked in tap water (not distilled water), normal saline (0.9%), or a solution containing an anticholinergic medication, which allows ionised (charged) particles to cross the normal skin barrier. It reduces sweating and enhances the delivery of drugs and ...
Anticholinergic medications - DermNet
Anticholinergic medications are a class of drug that block the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system. They are used to treat a wide variety of conditions associated with activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. In dermatology, anticholinergics are used to help control hyperhidrosis.
Auriculotemporal syndrome - DermNet
The auriculotemporal syndrome most frequently occurs as a complication of surgical removal of the parotid gland (parotidectomy) with estimated rates of 4–96% [5,6,7]. Males and females are affected equally. Infrequently, the auriculotemporal syndrome is observed in infants and children following forceps-assisted delivery [8].
Dyshidrotic eczema (Pompholyx, Vesicular Hand Eczema) - DermNet
Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx) is a chronic, recurrent condition and appears as small, deep-seated, fluid-filled blisters (vesicles) on the sides of the fingers, hands, and feet. The vesicles are small (1–2mm), often symmetrical, with no associated erythema, and they do not occur elsewhere on the body. Vesicles may coalesce into larger blisters.
Pitted Keratolysis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - DermNet
2012年2月7日 · Factors that increase the risk of developing pitted keratolysis include: Hyperhidrosis — excessive sweating of the hands and feet. Keratoderma — thickened skin of palms and soles. Prolonged use of occlusive footwear (vinyl footwear, rubber boots) Diabetes mellitus. Poor foot hygiene. Hot humid weather.
Exfoliative keratolysis (keratolysis exfoliativa, focal palmar peeling)
It may be more common in those with sweaty palms due to localised hyperhidrosis. The first sign of keratolysis exfoliativa is one or more superficial air-filled blisters on the fingers or palms. The blisters burst to leave expanding collarettes of scale and circular or …
Antiperspirants: Types, Use, and Cautions - DermNet
Anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) side-effects with glycopyrrolate or diphemanil methylsulfate, eg, dry mouth and dry eyes and temporary difficulty in focusing when applied to the face. Facial application should be avoided. Cyst formation. Associated with long-term antiperspirant use due to chronic plugging of the sweat glands and hair follicle.