Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest.
Despite prevalence of at least 1% of the global population, Hyperhidrosis is still an unknown entity, for the most part — an undertreated and even neglected medical condition. Moreover, there are few sources summarizing the knowledge on hyperhidrosis to a wider audience. The purpose of this book is to provide information regarding hyperhidrosis, ranging from basic information on pathophysiology to the most advanced therapeutic alternatives.
From a therapeutic perspective, hyperhidrosis requires clinical treatment using topical and subdermal agents as well as surgical approaches. The book will not only cover these topics but will discuss all aspects of care — from patient selection through post-surgical complications. Special attention will be given to sympathectomies.
Medical and paramedical professionals, as well as students and researchers, interested in the topic will find the book comprehensive in scope and targeted in offering practical, clinical guidance. Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperhidrosis – A Complete Guide counts with the collaboration of most renowned specialists of this field, and is intended as an easy to read and very practical reference book.
Part 1 – The patient with Hyperhidrosis
Anatomy of the Sudoripar Glands
Secondary Hyperhidrosis: Endocrinopathies and Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis and obesity
Primary Hyperhidrosis
The Prevalence of Hyperhidrosis Worldwide
Hyperhidrosis in Children
The Psychological Profile of the Patient with Primary Hyperhidrosis
Psychiatric Features in Hyperhidrosis
Anxiety, Depression and Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis and Diet Induced Thermogenesis
Constraints Caused by Primary Hyperhidrosis
Part 2 – General Treatment of Hyperhidrosis
Pharmacological Treatment of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis, Its Deep Consequences in People and Its Topical Treatment
Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Bromidrosis: The Dermatologist’s Point of View
Botulinum Toxin for Axillary and Palmar Hyperhidrosis
Axillary Hyperhidrosis: Surgical Local Treatment with Aspiratory Curettage
Part 3 – Sympathectomies for Hyperhidrosis
Anatomy of the Sympathetic Nervous System Correlations with the Surgical Hyperhidrosis Treatment
Criteria for Surgical Patient Selection
Surgical Techniques for the Realization of Thoracic Sympathectomy
Bilateral Thoracic Sympathectomy: How I Do It?
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS) for Primary Palmar Hyperhidrosis
Evolution of Surgical Tactics and Difficulties of ETS
Is the Clipping Method for Sympathetic Nerve Surgery a Reversible Procedure?
Surgical Difficulties and Complications of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic for Thoracic Sympathectomy
Outpatient Clinic for Patients with Hyperhidrosis
Management of Compensatory Hyperhidrosis
Endoscopic Lumbar Sympathectomy in the Treatment of Hyperhidrosis: Technical Aspects
Endoscopic Lumbar Sympathectomy: Results and Complications
Part 4 – Blushing
Facial Blushing : Psychiatric Management
Approach and Selection of the Patients with Facial Blushing for Surgery
ETS for Facial Blushing and Craniofacial Hyperhidrosis
Part 5 – Final
Quality of Life Evaluation During Treatment of Hyperhidrosis
Ethical-legal Aspects of the Management of Hyperhidrosis
Questions And Answers About Hyperhidrosis, Treatment And Consequences
Marcelo de Paula Loureiro: MD from the Federal University of Parana (Brazil, 1995), specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Bordeaux II (France, 1998); master in Principles of Surgery from FEPAR (Brazil, 2003). He is Doctor in Surgery from the University of São Paulo (Brazil, 2009); Graduate of the General Coordinator for Minimally Invasive Surgery Jacques Perissat Institute / Positivo University (Brazil) since 2005. It belongs to the Master of the Standing Nucleo Biotechnology at Positivo University where he serves as professor and coordinator of the Department of Biomaterials and dissertation advisor. Responsible for Digestive Surgery Service at the Hospital of Curitiba (Brazil). He has worked for 16 years as a surgeon of the digestive system, with emphasis on Gastroenterological Surgery, Bariatric Surgery and metabolic (obesity) surgery of hernias of the abdominal wall and surgery hyperhidrosis. He is a member of the Brazilian Society of Laparoscopic Surgery (SOBRACIL), the Brazilian College of Surgeons (CBC), the Brazilian Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (SBCBM) and the Brazilian Society of Hernia. Member of European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) of the American Hernia Society (AHS) and the International Federation of Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
José Ribas Milanez de Campos: MD from the Federal University of Goiás (Brazil, 1979), specialist in General Surgery by the Ministry of Education and Culture (Brazil, 1982), specialist in Thoracic Surgery at the Hospital das Clinicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo (Brazil, 1984), doctorate in Medicine (Surgery), University of São Paulo (Brazil, 1987). Associate professor at University of São Paulo and of Positivo University.
Nelson Wolosker: MD (1984) with residency in general surgery (1986) and vascular surgery (1988) from the University of São Paulo Medical School (Brazil). Former chief of the department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at ACCamargo Cancer Center (Brazil). Associate professor at University of São Paulo Medical School and vice-president of Albert Einstein Hospital (Brazil).
Paulo Kauffman: MD with residency in general surgery by the University of São Paulo Medical School (Brazil). Retired professor of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of São Paulo Medical School.
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest.
Despite prevalence of at least 1% of the global population, Hyperhidrosis is still an unknown entity, for the most part — an undertreated and even neglected medical condition. Moreover, there are few sources summarizing the knowledge on hyperhidrosis to a wider audience. The purpose of this book is to provide information regarding hyperhidrosis, ranging from basic information on pathophysiology to the most advanced therapeutic alternatives.
From a therapeutic perspective, hyperhidrosis requires clinical treatment using topical and subdermal agents as well as surgical approaches. The book will not only cover these topics but will discuss all aspects of care — from patient selection through post-surgical complications. Special attention will be given to sympathectomies.
Medical and paramedical professionals, as well as students and researchers, interested in the topic will find the book comprehensive in scope and targeted in offering practical, clinical guidance. Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperhidrosis – A Complete Guide counts with the collaboration of most renowned specialists of this field, and is intended as an easy to read and very practical reference book.
Hyperhidrosis affects at least 1% of global population.
There is no specialized literature about hyperhidrosis.
Clinicians and health professionals in general are uninformed about hyperhidrosis.
Special focus on the surgical treatment for hyperhidrosis.
- Hyperhidrosis affects at least 1% of global population.
- There is no specialized literature about hyperhidrosis.
- Clinicians and health professionals in general are uninformed about hyperhidrosis.
- Special focus on the surgical treatment for hyperhidrosis.
