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  • Axillary hyperhidrosis is a condition causing excessive underarm sweating.
  • Standard medical treatments may fail for some patients.
  • Temporary treatments like botulinum toxin are available, but patients seek long-term solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review treatment options for axillary hyperhidrosis when initial medical therapies fail.
  • To discuss the efficacy and safety of various local procedures and newer minimally invasive treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on treatments for axillary hyperhidrosis.
  • Analysis of efficacy and safety data for surgical and minimally invasive procedures.
  • Comparison of temporary versus long-lasting treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Botulinum toxin is effective, safe, and well-tolerated but provides temporary relief.
  • Surgical options like liposuction, curettage, and more invasive surgery offer longer-lasting results.
  • Microwave energy thermolysis represents a newer, minimally invasive treatment option.

Conclusions:

  • For refractory axillary hyperhidrosis, a range of options exist beyond standard medical treatments.
  • Minimally invasive procedures are emerging as viable alternatives for sustained efficacy.
  • Treatment choice depends on patient preference for duration of effect and invasiveness.