Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis Treatment Using High Intensity Focused Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedling

Primary axillary hyperhidrosis (PAH), or excessive sweating limited to the axillary area, is a debilitating disease that severely and negatively impacts social and psychological well-being. Several treatment options are available for PAH; however, these options have been shown to provide varying effectiveness. Recent studies have suggested another treatment alternative offering an effective PAH treatment option with reported long-term results. High intensity focused fractional radiofrequency (HIFRF) microneedling is FDA cleared for the treatment of facial wrinkles. The system is designed with a unique technology that is safe for use on patients presenting with all skin types. Based on its unique design and the clinical trial experience reported in the literature by Kim, et al1 and others,2,5 we offer it to our patients as a beneficial treatment option for primary axillary hyperhidrosis (PAH). We present here a clinical experience summary from three US centers providing hyperhidrosis treatments using the high-intensity radio-frequency device, including treatment parameters, clinical outcomes, and pre- and post-treatment images. J Drugs Dermatol. 2018;17(7):745-748.