This trial aims is to assess and compare treatment effect of microwave thermolysis and botulinum toxin A for axillary hyperhidrosis with focus on longevity. The investigators also aim to assess patient satisfaction and adverse reactions in relation to treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Baseline treatment with microwave thermolysis in one axilla and botulinum toxin A in the contralateral axilla, as allocated by randomization
Baseline treatment with microwave thermolysis in one axilla and botulinum toxin A in the contralateral axilla, as allocated by randomization
Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital
Copenhagen, Denmark
Subjective change in axillary sweat
Unilateral sweat change from baseline to 6 months follow-up assessed by Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale
Time frame: Baseline - 6 months
Objective change in axillary sweat
Unilateral sweat change from baseline to 6 months follow-up assessed by gravimetric test
Time frame: Baseline - 6 months
Patient Satisfaction
Unilateral patient satisfaction 6 and 12 months after treatments assessed on a 3-point Likert Scale (unsatisfied - neutral - satisfied)
Time frame: Baseline - 6 months - 12 months
Adverse reactions
Unilateral evaluation of adverse reactions after treatments
Time frame: Baseline - 12 months
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