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Radiofrequency thermotherapy (RFTT) offers a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis. This method significantly reduced sweating and improved quality of life for most patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Thermotherapy is a recognized minimally invasive treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis.
  • It presents an alternative to conservative and surgical options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate radiofrequency thermotherapy (RFTT) as a novel, safe, and effective treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty adult patients with severe axillary hyperhidrosis received RFTT using noninsulated microneedles over three sessions.
  • Outcomes were assessed via Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS), Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), patient satisfaction, and gravimetric sweat measurements.

Main Results:

  • 27 out of 30 patients showed sweating improvement at 6 months.
  • HDSS scores decreased from 3.4 to 2.1, and DLQI improved from 16 to 7.
  • Gravimetric sweat reduction averaged 72% (from 221 to 33 mg/min), with mild, transient adverse effects.

Conclusions:

  • Radiofrequency thermotherapy is an effective, minimally invasive treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis.
  • The procedure has significant potential to normalize sweating patterns.
  • Patients reported a normalization of their sweating post-treatment.