Subcutaneous Laser Treatment of Axillary Osmidrosis: A New Technique

A close positive correlation between malodor and sweating as a marker for the treatment of axillary bromhidrosis with botulinum toxin A

“…Invasive surgical modalities can achieve permanent malodor elimination (2). Clinical options include subdermal excision of apocrine glands (2)(3)(4), liposuction-curettage (5-7), and laser therapy (8,9). However, reduced control of arm movements, extended recovery time, and conspicuous scars are postoperative issues that trouble most patients (2).…”

A Prospective, Long-Term Follow-Up Study of 1,444 nm Nd:YAG Laser: A New Modality for Treating Axillary Bromhidrosis

“…On follow-up days 30, 60, 120, and 180, we measured the severity of remaining odor, postoperative pain, degree of reduced mobility, and the probability of another procedure being required, as well as overall satisfaction. The severity of the remaining malodor was categorized: good (the patient and the two dermatologists positioned within 0.5 m were unaware of malodor), fair (much reduced but occasionally noticeable to the patient and two dermatologists when sweating), and poor (both patient and dermatologists were aware of malodor, or no change compared to the previous malodor)5,6,7. Patient satisfaction was classified as totally satisfied, partially satisfied, or regretful6.…”

Terapéutica láser de la hiperhidrosis axilar

“…En consecuencia, se siguen los mismos principios y metodología que en la lipó lisis asistida por lá ser (LAL). La utilizació n de lá ser subcutá neo fue descrita inicialmente para el tratamiento de osmidrosis por Ichikawa et al en 2006 16 . El estudio se basó en un grupo de 17 pacientes con osmidrosis bilateral severa, 5 de los pacientes incluidos presentaban, ademá s, HA.…”