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[Effect of bornaprine in localized hyperhidrosis].

A Castells Rodellas1, M Moragón Gordon, A Ramírez Bosca

  • 1Departamento de Dermatología Médico-Quirúrgica y Venereología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valencia.

Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Bornaprine effectively treats localized hyperhidrosis, with half of patients improving within one week. The medication demonstrated a good safety profile, with minimal side effects observed in a small patient group.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating.
  • Localized hyperhidrosis can significantly impact quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of bornaprine for localized hyperhidrosis.
  • To assess the safety and tolerability of bornaprine treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 12 patients with localized hyperhidrosis.
  • Treatment with bornaprine was administered over several weeks.

Main Results:

  • 50% of patients experienced improvement after one week of treatment.
  • The remaining patients showed acceptable improvement by the third or fourth week.

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  • Only one patient reported side effects, indicating good tolerability.

    • Conclusions:

    • Bornaprine demonstrates significant therapeutic action against localized hyperhidrosis.
    • The treatment is well-tolerated with a low incidence of adverse effects.