
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) - DermNet
Jul 22, 2020 · Secondary hyperhidrosis Less common than primary hyperhidrosis More likely to be unilateral and asymmetrical, or generalised Can occur at night or during sleep. Due to endocrine or …
Iontophoresis - DermNet
What is iontophoresis used for? The main use of iontophoresis is to treat focal areas of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), particularly on the palms or soles. Tap-water iontophoresis is less effective …
Anticholinergic medications - DermNet
Anticholinergic medication, Anticholinergics, Anticholinergic agent, Parasympatholytic drug, Acetylcholine receptor antagonist, Muscarinic receptor blocker. Authoritative facts from DermNet …
Antiperspirants: Types, Use, and Cautions — DermNet
Typically, antiperspirants are used for axillary hyperhidrosis, but can also be used on other areas prone to hyperhidrosis. This includes areas containing two types of glands. Sweat-producing eccrine glands …
Auriculotemporal syndrome - DermNet
Auriculotemporal syndrome, Frey syndrome, Gustatory hyperhidrosis, Baillarger syndrome, Frey-Baillarger syndrome, Dupuy syndrome. Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand.
Glossary - DermNet
Aspiration is the process of sucking in and out through the airways. Aspiration-in usually means the breathing in of material foreign to the airways including vomit and foreign bodies. Aspiration-out is …
Bromhidrosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment — DermNet
Bromhidrosis (osmidrosis or ozochrotia) is an unpleasant body odour due to any cause including poor hygiene, infection, diet, or medication. Anxiety, low-self-esteem and social withdrawal may result …
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa): A Complete Picture - DermNet
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that affects apocrine gland-bearing skin, typically the axillae, groin, perianal region, buttocks, and inframammary folds.
Acrocyanosis: Causes, Features and Treatment — DermNet
Acrocyanosis is a vascular disorder characterised by blue discoloration (cyanosis) on the hands, feet, and face. It is caused by constriction of the small vessels in the skin in response to cold.
Seborrhoea. Oily skin - DermNet
What is seborrhoea? Seborrhoea (or seborrhea) is the name given to excessively oily skin. It is due to overactive sebaceous glands and can affect both males and females. The oil produced by the skin is …