The Korean Journal of Pain

The Korean Pain Society (대한통증학회)
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A Treatment Experience of Focal Hyperhidrosis in Sacrococcygeal Region -A report of two cases-

천미골 국소 다한증 환자의 치료 경험 -증례 보고-

  • Yoon, Kyung Bong (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Won Oak (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Yoon, Duck Mi (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Yoon Chang (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Joon Hee (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hong, Nam Geun (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • 윤경봉 (연세대학교 의과대학 마취통증의학교실) ;
  • 김원옥 (연세대학교 의과대학 마취통증의학교실) ;
  • 윤덕미 (연세대학교 의과대학 마취통증의학교실) ;
  • 이윤창 (연세대학교 의과대학 마취통증의학교실) ;
  • 박준희 (연세대학교 의과대학 마취통증의학교실) ;
  • 홍남근 (연세대학교 의과대학 마취통증의학교실)
  • Received : 2005.03.25
  • Accepted : 2005.06.09
  • Published : 2005.06.30
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Abstract

Essential hyperhidrosis is a socially disabling and emotionally embarrassing condition. Localized excessive sweating in the sacrococcygeal region is a rare form of focal hyperhidrosis. Although numerous treatment options exist, including botulinum toxin and sympathetic neurolysis, there has been no generally accepted form of treatment. The following cases describe the successful reduction of excessive sweating in the sacrococcygeal region, without side effects, after local applications of topical glycopyrrolate and the use of fast drying clothes.

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