Hyperhidrosis Substantially Reduces Quality of Life in Children: A Retrospective Study Describing Symptoms, Consequences and Treatment with Botulinum Toxin

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  • Sandra Eriksson Mirkovic
  • Alma Rystedt
  • Mie Balling
  • Carl Swartling

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https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-2755

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hyperhidrosis, children, botulinum toxin, botulinum toxin type A, botulinum toxin type B, quality of life

Abstract

Studies on children with hyperhidrosis are sparse. This retrospective study presents clinical data and quality of life, along with treatment effect and safety of botulinum toxin (BTX). Case reports from 366 children were included to capture the medical history of hyperhidrosis. The total median score of the Dermatology Life Quality Index before treatment was 11 for children aged 16?17 years and 12 for children younger than 16 years. The children described physical, psychosocial and consequence-related symptoms. More than 70% had multifocal hyperhidrosis. BTX-A and/or BTX-B were given to 323 children, 193 of whom received repeated treatments. The highest score in a 5-grade scale concerning treatment effect was reported by 176/193 children, i.e. their ?sweating disappeared completely?. No severe adverse events occurred. Focal and multifocal hyperhidrosis in children reduces quality of life considerably. Treatment with BTX-A and/or BTX-B has been performed with success.

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Published

2017-09-11

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Eriksson Mirkovic, S., Rystedt, A., Balling, M., & Swartling, C. (2017). Hyperhidrosis Substantially Reduces Quality of Life in Children: A Retrospective Study Describing Symptoms, Consequences and Treatment with Botulinum Toxin. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 98(1), 103–107. https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-2755

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