Summary

In this episode of The Future of Dermatology Podcast, Dr. Faranak Kamangar discusses hyperhidrosis, a common condition characterized by excessive sweating. The conversation covers the causes, prevalence, and various treatment options available, including topical treatments, botulinum toxin injections, oral medications, and advanced technologies like ionophoresis and miradry. Dr. Kamangar emphasizes the importance of patient education and setting realistic expectations for treatment outcomes.

Takeaways

• Hyperhidrosis is often diagnosed by patients before seeing a doctor.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Hyperhidrosis

02:45 - Understanding Hyperhidrosis: Causes and Prevalence

06:00 - First-Line Treatments for Hyperhidrosis

09:13 - Advanced Treatment Options: Botulinum Toxin and Microneedling

11:51 - Oral Medications and Ionophoresis

15:06 - Injectable Treatments and Patient Management

17:47 - Emerging Technologies and Future Directions in Treatment