Progress in treatment of pediatric primary focal hyperhidrosis / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Primary focal hyperhidrosis is a disorder of excessive sweating beyond physiological thermoregulation.It can affect the armpits,palms,soles,face,and so on.The etiology and pathogenesis is unclear.The latest study in pathogenesis is the secretory clear cell of the eccrine sweat gland.Apart from the use of antiperspirants and anticholinesterase drugs,other treatments include the injection of botulinum toxin A and surgery.