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Key questions on hyperhidrosis - When to Refer

Module Summary

Consultant vascular surgeon Professor Ian Loftus on diagnosing hyperhidrosis, when to refer and managing the condition in primary care

Learning Objectives

To update you on treating hyperhidrosis, including:

  •  Criteria for diagnosis
  • Treatment algorithms
  • The role of botulinum toxin
  • When to refer to secondary care
Author

Professor Ian Loftus is a consultant vascular surgeon at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Date module published

20 December 2017

Updated 7 November 2023

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Reviews

  • Excellent review of this challenging condition.\nI used to prescribe Pro-banthine and surprised this was not mentioned

  • good review

  • Great module

  • excellent course\n

  • Concise

  • Excellent, concise course.

  • Useful in an area I was less familiar

  • relevant topic and how to deal with patient with hyperhidrosis

  • excellent

  • Excellent module

  • Concise and informative

  • very useful topic because of social aspect of the disease

  • Excellent materials

  • Sublime.