Botulinum toxin treatment for hyperhidrosis

HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32004000366
English
Authors' objectives:

Botulinum toxin type A and B (BTX-A and BTX-B), neurotoxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum,are used to reduce excessive sweating associated with various forms of hyperhidrosis. The goal of injection of BTX-A or BTX-B at the affected site is to reduce excessive sweating by blocking the release of acetylcholine, thus interfering with nerve transmission at the autonomic nerve endings that innervate sweat glands.

Authors' methods: Review
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.hayesinc.com/
Year Published: 2003
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Botulinum Toxins
  • Hyperhidrosis
Contact
Organisation Name: HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address: 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright: HAYES, Inc.
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