The Effectiveness of Microfocused Ultrasound for Treatment of Hyperhidrosis of Axilla
Keywords:
axillary hyperhidrosis, microfocused ultrasound , hyperhidrosis severity scale, starch-iodine testAbstract
The quasi experimental research aimed to compare the sweat reduction efficacy of microfocused ultrasound over a total experimental period of 12 weeks. A single session of microfoused ultrasound was administered to 20 volunteers on the on the initial day of the study. The subjects were categorized into two internal groups: the experimental group, consisting of the axilla treated with microfoused ultrasound, and the control group, consisting of the untreated contralateral side. Comparative results were collected at baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks, respectively. Outcomes were measured using the Minor’s starch-iodine test and the Hyperhidrosis Diseases Severity Scale (HDSS).
The study results found that the reduction in sweat volume was most evident at weeks 6 across all parameters, particularly the values from the Tewameter, which demonstrated a statistically significant difference (p=0.034) compared to the untreated side. Although a slight increase in sweating was observed at week 12, it did not affect the satisfaction levels regarding HDSS scores, as the majority of volunteers still perceived positive improvements. Overall, no statistically significant differences were found across all time points, which may be attributed to the energy levels utilized or the number of treatment sessions.
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