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The International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHHS) Awards Inaugural ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
Earthtimes,..."We developed the Seal of Recognition program to encourage new science and technology applied to products benefiting the hyperhidrosis community and to help

An objective assessment of the sudomotor response after ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryObjective: Thoracoscopic sympathectomy has become an accepted therapeutic option for palmar hyperhidrosis. Objective assessment of sweat output after

DR. HOOK- Phew! Sweaty palms, pits a slick problem  -  Mar 6, 2008
The Hook,Sweaty hands, feet, and armpits are no laughing matter for those with hyperhidrosis: excessive sweating (or, as Miss Manners would no doubt prefer,

Stop Excessive Sweat – Stop Excessive Underarm Sweat  -  Mar 4, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,The technical term for excessive sweating is Hyperhidrosis. I am not saying this, but the International Hyperhidrosis Society is saying this according to a

Allergan Comments on the United States Department of Justice ...  -  Mar 3, 2008
Business Wire (press release),And BOTOX ® is indicated for the treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis that is inadequately managed with topical agents.

Top ten most embarrassing health problems  -  Mar 14, 2008
Times Online,Hyperhidrosis is the name given to incredibly drippy armpits or feet. Can I self-treat? Relaxation exercises may help if tension plays a part.

American Health Packaging Announces a Recall of Approximately 1400 ...  -  Mar 20, 2008
WELT ONLINE,...dyspnia, erythema, flushing, headache, hyperhidrosis, hypoesthesia, hypotension, including profound and refractory hypotension, increased lacrimation,

Slowing Economy Didn’t Dampen Ad Agencies’ Growth  -  Mar 21, 2008
Orange County Business Journal,New work includes promoting Allergan’s use of Botox to treat hyperhidrosis, or severe underarm sweating. The shop bested BBDO Worldwide in Minneapolis for

"Make Certain You're Dri" Consumer Blog Launches  -  Mar 19, 2008
Emediawire (press release),..."The blog will allow you to candidly discuss experiences with hyperhidrosis, share tips with fellow blog readers and ask even ask our medical experts

FDA Approves PRISTIQ(TM) for the Treatment of Adult Patients with ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),...dizziness, insomnia, hyperhidrosis, constipation, somnolence, decreased appetite, anxiety, and specific male sexual function disorders.

Dishydrotic Eczema  -  Mar 10, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,This is followed with hyperhidrosis and a burning sensation. However, the disease lasts only for some weeks. It is said to be self limiting.

Changing faces  -  Mar 9, 2008
Express Pharma,...approved in July 2002; adult spasticity in July 2004 and primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) in March 2006.

PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Health & Medicine  -  Mar 6, 2008
StreetInsider.com (subscription),...however, a person who has axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the underarms) may find very little relief from these newer products marketed as

Mitsubishi Electric Announces Plan To Exit Mobile Handset Business ...  -  Mar 3, 2008
RTT News,...blepharospasm, strabismus and hyperhidrosis, and is approved for 20 different indications by regulatory authorities across 70 countries worldwide.

Botulinum Toxin A: From Sausage Poison to Anal Fissures  -  Mar 1, 2008
Best Syndication,In 2004, Botox was approved for the treatment of severe underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis). It is also being investigated for use in the treatment of

Baxter Recalls All Heparin, as Reports of Reactions, Deaths Increase  -  Feb 29, 2008
Newsinferno.com,...burning sensation, chest pain, diarrhea, dizziness, drug ineffectiveness, dyspepsia, dyspnea, erythema, flushing, headache, hyperhidrosis, hypoesthesia,

Sweat & odour  -  Feb 29, 2008
Chennai Online,Excessive sweating in medical terminology is termed as ‘hyperhidrosis’. Usually, it is seen in the under arms, on the forehead, hands and feet.

NHL Trade Deadline 2008: Grading The Teams  -  Feb 27, 2008
Orland Kurtenblog,What they got: Two-time All Star blueliner Brian Campbell, a viking in the fight against hyperhidrosis. Synopsis: Forget Richards and Hossa - this was the

Doctors Increasingly Using Botox for More Than Just Wrinkles  -  20 Feb 2008
FOXNewsThis time for excessive sweating, also know as hyperhidrosis. "Botox controls the excess perspiration again by inhibiting the glands from functioning for a

Pacific Communications Wins Botox Hyperhidrosis DTC Business  -  Jan 30, 2008
PharmaLive.com (press release),Elements of the new BOTOX® for hyperhidrosis campaign include direct-to-consumer advertising via top women’s fashion magazines as well as patient brochures

No Need To "Needle" With Sweat  -  Feb 15, 2008
PR Web (press release),..."While there are a few hundred thousand individuals officially diagnosed with excessive underarm sweating -- or axillary hyperhidrosis -- there are millions

(3º) Communication, Allergan Clarifies FDA s Inquiry Relates ...  -  Feb 8, 2008
InfoBolsa,Allergan Clarifies FDA s Inquiry Relates Primarily to High 08/02/2008 23:55:00 Business Wire BOTOX(R) for Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Iontophoresis and Botox for sweating?  -  Jan 22, 2008
Pulse,How effective are iontophoresis and Botox injections for hyperhidrosis? Does it depend upon the pattern of sweating? Are they readily available on the NHS?

FDA looking into Botox adverse events, including deaths  -  Feb 8, 2008
Medical Marketing and Media,The agency approved the use of the neurotoxin to treat primary axillary hyperhidrosis, or severe underarm sweating, in July.

Immediate Heparin Recall by Baxter Healthcare  -  Jan 23, 2008
InjuryBoard.com,...burning sensation, chest pain, diarrhea, dizziness, drug ineffectiveness, dyspepsia, dyspnea, erythema, flushing, headache, hyperhidrosis, hypoesthesia,

- Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN) today commented on and provided ...  -  Feb 8, 2008
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),And BOTOX(R) is indicated for the treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis that is inadequately managed with topical agents.

FDA Warns of Children's Deaths Linked to Botox  -  Feb 8, 2008
U.S. News & World Report,Two years later, the agency signed off on Botox as a treatment for severe underarm sweating, known as "primary axillary hyperhidrosis.

FDA reviews reports linking botulinum toxins to systemic adverse ...  -  Feb 12, 2008
OSN SuperSite (subscription),Botox (botulinum toxin type A, Allergan) is approved for treating blepharospasm, cervical dystonia and severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis.

Pacific Communications To Market Botox for Sweating  -  Feb 10, 2008
Orange County Business Journal,The OC advertising shop said it fought BBDO Worldwide in Minneapolis to win an assignment marketing Allergan’s use of Botox to treat hyperhidrosis,

FDA Cites Deaths and Hospitalizations with Botulinum Toxin (Botox ...  -  Feb 8, 2008
MedPage Today,Botulinum toxin type A is approved for treatment of conditions such as blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, and severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis.

Allergan Canada comments on the safety profile of its BOTOX(R ...  -  Jan 30, 2008
Newsdesk (pressmeddelande),...including paralysis, weakness or abnormal movements of the face such as twitching or spasm; cervical dystonia, cerebral palsy, hyperhidrosis (excessive

Fast Fix for Too Many Toxins?  -  Jan 28, 2008
Daily GreenThe reporter talks to Dr. Dee Anna Glaser, a professor of dermatology at St. Louis University and founding member of the International Hyperhidrosis Society

Botox booming in battle against wrinkles and sweating  -  29 Dec 2007
The West Australian,The Nedlands doctor said he had seen a big rise in the number of people with hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, having the treatment to prevent sweating.

Beverly Hills Aesthetics: SweatZap(TM) -- ''A Gentle Way to Zap ...  -  Dec 11, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),Approximately 7 million people in the US are affected by excessive sweating and or hyperhidrosis according to the American Academy of Dermatologists.

Medicis and Revance Announce Strategic Collaboration  -  Dec 11, 2007
CNNMoney.comRevance has clinical-stage programs in facial aesthetics, hyperhidrosis, and preclinical programs dermal contouring, and hyperpigmentation,

VAT AND GP BUSINESS  -  Dec 20, 2007
Pulse,Furthermore, drugs such as Botox can be used for other medical purposes, such as hyperhidrosis. To add further complication, the place at which the

PROFNET EXPERT & DAILY TOPIC ALERTS: Health and Living  -  Nov 30, 2007
ReutersHEALTH: EXCESSIVE PERSPIRATION/HYPERHIDROSIS: A PROBLEM FOR MILLIONS.DAVID BANK, MD, dermatologist director of THE CENTER FOR DERMATOLOGY,COSMETIC AND LASER

Physical Therapy Prescription  -  Nov 30, 2007
AAFP News NowIt can also be used to treat edema, hyperhidrosis, and certain dermatophytoses.18 Hypersensitivity to direct current may cause a characteristic galvanic

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Orland Kurtenblog,...carpal tunnel syndrome (magenta) *, hyperhidrosis (grey with pit stains) * and count choculitis (brown) *. during a resurgence in popularity in 2003,

sabres' brian campbell wants you to stop sweating  -  Nov 6, 2007
Orland Kurtenblog,...brian campbell is to hyperhidrosis as jerry lewis is to muscular dystrophy. do you sweat heavily when others are barely breaking a sweat?

cast aside underarm protection, if you dare  -  Nov 7, 2007
New York Times,...“that’s called hyperhidrosis. but i’ve found 50 percent of individuals think they sweat excessively.� people who suffer from extreme malodor are even rarer,

acr: investigational agent shows edge over placebo in reducing ...  -  Nov 10, 2007
MedPage Today,...hot flushes, dizziness, palpitations, hyperhidrosis, vomiting, increased heart rate, migraine and hypertension. headache and nausea were also common.

milnacipran demonstrated significant improvement in pain and the ...  -  Nov 9, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),2% placebo), hyperhidrosis (9% vs. 2 % placebo), vomiting (7% vs. 2%), palpitations (7% vs. 2%), heart rate increase (6% vs. 1% placebo), dry mouth (5% vs.

allergan reports third quarter operating results  -  Nov 6, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),...except for any genitourinary, gastrointestinal and prostate diseases, hyperhidrosis and headache. we believe the value of our botulinum toxin patent

In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Spanish Speakers Worldwide ...  -  Oct 1, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),SweatHelp.org) in Spanish later this year, and is sending experts to Argentina to speak at the 21st World Congress of Dermatology on hyperhidrosis.

Pathological sweating and the smell of sweat are still a taboo subject  -  Oct 12, 2007
openPR (press release),...(openPR) - In many countries the subject hyperhidrosis is still treated as a taboo subject. However, there are a lot of therapeutic treatments available,

Sweat may stink, but it keeps you in the pink  -  Sep 24, 2007
Arizona Republic,He recently prescribed Robinul to a patient with lifelong excessive sweating, a condition called hyperhidrosis. The glycopyrrolate-based medicine,

Is sweat running your life?  -  Sep 28, 2007
Canoe.ca (subscription),...“Individuals who sweat beyond what is required to maintain normal core body temperature, suffer from hyperhidrosis. The sweat glands are activated by nerves

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金�界,...hyperbaric chambers, a Sleep Disorders Center, a Bone and Joint center, a Seizure Disorder and Epilepsy Center and a Center for Hyperhidrosis.

New Scientific Data on Allergan's Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A ...  -  Sep 27, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),More recently, in July 2004, BOTOX(r) was granted FDA approval for the treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) that

Smelly Feet and Your Health  -  Oct 7, 2007
American Chronicle,The reasons are sweaty feet or hyperhidrosis, lots of stress due to our hectic lives, various types of drugs and hormonal changes in our bodies.

Allure Magazine Names RELASTIN(TM) Eye Silk(TM) 'Best Anti-Wrinkle ...  -  Sep 27, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),...by eliminating the need for needle injections, to permit a safe, local, targeted, and painless approach to treat facial aesthetics and hyperhidrosis.

Manhattan Pharmaceuticals: The Wall Street Analyst Forum ...  -  Sep 20, 2007
Seeking Alpha,...of Marketing for Botox, responsible for the cosmetic and hyperhidrosis development of that brand and the pre-market activities prior to approval.

Hyperhidrosis - My Hyperhidrosis Story  -  10 Sep 2007
American Chronicle,Do you have your own hyperhidrosis story? I'll bet you do. And it sure would be nice of you to share. Why? Because your perspective is valuable to everybody

Hyperhidrosis Symptoms and Signs  -  Sep 9, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating, which is not a normal form of sweating. It can cause a person to have body odour, and make him or her feel very

Women Finds Surgical Cure for Excessive Sweating  -  Aug 31, 2007
FOX NewsHyperhidrosis is a medical condition, where the body sweats three- to four-times the normal amount. It affects about 3per cent of the world population.

Effective Treatment for Excessive Sweating Discovered  -  Sep 3, 2007
American Chronicle,Many people are suffering from hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. Nearly 8 million Americans are plagued by this annoying and disturbing disorder.

Sweat that won't quit  -  Aug 20, 2007
Chicago Tribune,But if you find yourself sweating profusely beyond what seems normal, you may have a condition known as hyperhidrosis. With this condition, you may have

Health Tip: Excessive Sweating  -  Aug 27, 2007
Forbes,...(HealthDay News) -- Excessive sweating -- even when at rest -- is a medical condition called hyperhidrosis. It's caused by overactive sweat glands,

Approaches to the control of excessive sweating  -  Aug 29, 2007
Truro Daily News,Do I have hyperhidrosis? I weight 240 pounds and keep my apartment at 70 degrees. Anything you suggest to help me would be appreciated.

Pit stop for a no sweat solution  -  Aug 26, 2007
ic Newcastle.co.uk,For a small percentage of the population (about one in a hundred) who suffer from excessive perspiration, or hyperhidrosis, that can be a daily problem.

Surgery can end those soggy handshakes  -  Aug 13, 2007
Daily Record (subscription),A thoracic surgeon and medical director of the Towson hospital’s Cancer Institute, Krasna treats patients with hyperhidrosis, the excessive sweating

Pits of despair  -  Aug 28, 2007
South China Morning Post (subscription),If these modifications don't minimise sweat from your hands, feet, forehead or underarms, you may suffer from hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating,

How to Treat Your Extreme Sweating Problem?  -  Aug 27, 2007
American Chronicle,Extreme sweating, sometimes also known as excessive sweating, and more commonly a hyperhidrosis, is a medical condition that can be a virtual nightmare for

Extreme temperature worsens effects of condition marked by ...  -  Aug 17, 2007
WDEF News 12,They suffer from a condition called hyperhidrosis. Surviving these sweltering temperatures calls for some serious sweating. Ashley Smith, Hyperhidrosis

Sweat begets better ideas  -  Aug 15, 2007
News & Observer,One in 100 people worldwide suffer from hyperhidrosis, which means sweating hard enough to fill a jelly jar, even while relaxing in cool weather.

Getting hot and bothered  -  Aug 13, 2007
Denver Post,Crowe's underarms and back were often soaked with perspiration caused by hyperhidrosis, a condition characterized by sweaty palms, feet, underarms and face.

MultiVu Video Feed: Allergan, Inc. Partners With "Project Runway ...  -  Sep 6, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Sweat Free," designed to raise awareness about a serious medical condition called severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis or excessive underarm sweating,

When sweat is no small stuff  -  Aug 25, 2007
Canada.com,Eighteen per cent of the population consider themselves "heavy sweaters," a condition the medical community calls hyperhidrosis or overactive sweat glands.

It Can Make You Cool or Make You Miserable  -  Aug 13, 2007
New York Times,Sometimes, though, the sweat flows all too freely: a condition called hyperhidrosis afflicts an estimated 3 percent of the United States population with

Discover the All Natural Way to End Excessive Sweating  -  Aug 24, 2007
American Chronicle,The truth is you are not alone, it is estimated that 8 million Americans are currently suffering from hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating.

Excessive Sweating and Your Personal Care  -  Aug 24, 2007
American Chronicle,Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a problem that many people suffer from. It is also something which is difficult to treat in that there

STUFF HOT: 20 facts about sweat  -  Aug 23, 2007
Myrtle Beach Sun News,A prescription product called Drysol can be effective against underarm hyperhidrosis. Drysol is less effective on the palms of the hands and soles of the

Finally available; DryShield underarm pads  -  Aug 15, 2007
Healthcare RepublicFor people suffering from hyperhidrosis or hot flushes, or just whenever you’re feeling a bit too hot. For artists in the spotlights, for job applicants,

Strange Facts About Sweat  -  Aug 14, 2007
MyFox Dallas,...+ Excessive sweating not caused by physical or emotional activity is called diaphoresis or hyperhidrosis. It’sa medical condition, often embarrassing,

Illinois' beaches are among the dirtiest in the country  -  Aug 13, 2007
Chicago Daily Herald,Really sweaty 'pits, technically known as focal axillary hyperhidrosis, can cause "serious emotional and social problems," note Dr. Falk G. Bechara and



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