ISSN:
1432-1459
Keywords:
Gustatory sweating
;
Frey’s syndrome
;
Botulinum toxin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Three patients suffering from gustatory sweating following trauma to the preuricular region from a bullet wound or parotid gland surgery were treated by intracutaneous injection of botulinum toxin A. Within 2 weeks, gustatory sweating in the area injected completely ceased in all patients with no side-effects. The efficacy of treatment was confirmed by repeated Minor’s iodine starch tests. So far, sweating has not recurred during a follow-up period of up to 8 months. Botulinum toxin appears to be a promising new drug for the treatment of this autonomic disorder.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02444005
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