Primary hyperhidrosis in children: A review of therapeutics

Authors

Courtney Remington, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Jennifer Ruth, University of Texas at Austin
Adelaide A. HebertFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-4-2021

Abstract

Primary hyperhidrosis, an idiopathic disease that commonly affects the palms, soles, axillae, or craniofacial region, is characterized by perspiration in excess of what is required for physiologic cooling. This disease begins in childhood or adolescence and negatively impacts emotional, physical, and psychologic well‐being. This review explores current therapeutic options for primary hyperhidrosis in the pediatric population, including topical therapies, oral therapies, non‐surgical and procedural interventions, and adjunctive therapies. In addition, this review identifies new and emerging treatments and highlights the need for further research and therapeutic options for this impactful disease.

Comments

© 2021 Wiley Periodicals LLC. Original published version available at https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.14551

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Recommended Citation

Remington, C, Ruth, J, Hebert, AA. Primary hyperhidrosis in children: A review of therapeutics. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021; 38: 561– 567. https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.14551

Publication Title

Pediatr Dermatol

DOI

10.1111/pde.14551

Academic Level

medical student

Mentor/PI Department

Pediatrics