Suture Boots: An Aid for the Injection of Onabotulinum Toxin A for Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis

Suture Boots: An Aid for the Injection of Onabotulinum Toxin A for Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis

:  Primary focal hyperhidrosis is a difficult problem for adults, children, and adolescents, causing significant impairment in quality of life. Onabotulinum toxin A injection is an effective third‐line treatment for primary focal hyperhidrosis. Here we describe a technique to ensure adequate depth o...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric dermatology 2013-05, Vol.30 (3), p.396-398
Hauptverfasser: Salvaggio, Heather L., Wagner, Annette M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Botulinum Toxins, Type A - administration & dosage
Child
Humans
Hyperhidrosis - drug therapy
Infant
Injections, Intradermal - methods
Needles
Neurotoxins - administration & dosage
Suture Techniques - instrumentation
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Zusammenfassung::  Primary focal hyperhidrosis is a difficult problem for adults, children, and adolescents, causing significant impairment in quality of life. Onabotulinum toxin A injection is an effective third‐line treatment for primary focal hyperhidrosis. Here we describe a technique to ensure adequate depth of botulinum toxin placement in the dermis using suture boots as an aid for injection.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1470.2012.01849.x