Follow-up of patients operated on for axillary hyperhidrosis by subcutaneous curettage

In 161 patients operated on for axillary hyperhidrosis by subcutaneous curettage (322 axillae), Lugol's test indicated re-operation in 24 patients (44 axillae). Recurrences were due to inferior surgical technique. Post-operative complications appeared in 18 cases out of 161 patients (322 operations).