Microwave 245ghz skin tightening evidence for Osmidrosis / body odor

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: Microwave thermolysis (MWT) is an emerging treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis reducing both sweat and odor. No prior studies have investigated and compared the different available energy settings of the MWT device. This study evaluated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for axillary hyperhidrosis and osmidrosis following MWT treatment with two different energy levels.

Randomized Controlled Trial, Case Reports, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: To systematically analyse the literature on the use of the microwave-based device for subdermal thermolysis of the axilla and its efficacy for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS and Cochrane databases on 2 June 2016. The inclusion criteria including: (1) studies with human subjects, (2) full-text articles published...

Journal Article, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Axillary hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis are common clinical diseases, affecting the patients' work and life. Negative-pressure suction-curettage is the most popular treatment now, but challenged by a new microwave-based therapy (MiraDry). We intend to compare the safety and efficiency of the 2 treatments.

Journal Article, Comparative Study, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: A microwave-based device is a newly developed method for treating axillary osmidrosis. Few studies have compared the difference between microwave therapy and subcutaneous curettage for axillary osmidrosis. OBJECTIVE: To compare the long-term effectiveness, complications, and recurrence of osmidrosis after microwave therapy and subcutaneous curettage.

Comparative Study, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Treatment options for Bromhidrosis include botulinum toxin therapy, microwave-based therapy, laser therapy, and surgical intervention. Limited studies compare their efficacies. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this literature review is to compare the efficacy and safety of these treatments for bromhidrosis.

Review, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) Axillary osmidrosis is characterized by offensive odor resulting from bacterial decomposition of apocrine secretions in the axillae, and individuals with axillary osmidrosis suffer detrimental effects to their psychosocial functioning. We searched the literature in January 2019 for all English-language publications discussing axillary osmidrosis to identify previous reports, present trends, and emerging treatments....

Journal Article, Review

Abstract summary (English) Axillary hyperhidrosis (AH) and bromhidrosis are common causes of consultation in dermatology. Currently, the most widely prescribed treatment for AH is botulinum toxin, a very effective but temporary option; it is totally ineffective in bromhidrosis. Sympathectomy is an increasingly infrequent choice of treatment due to the high incidence of compensatory hyperhidrosis.

Journal Article, Review

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Microwave therapy is used to treat axillary hyperhidrosis and osmidrosis. Even while a "danger zone" has been identified and reports of potential complications from nerve injury have been made, there has been little real-world discussion regarding whether there is any pretreatment evaluation key factor that may lower the risk. Furthermore, the efficacy of a single treatment and the safety of high-energy...

Case Reports, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Microwaves are used in medicine for diagnostics, and treatment of cancer. Recently, novel microwave devices (Swift^®, Emblation Ltd, UK and miraDry^®, Miramar Labs Inc., CA) have been cleared by the FDA and Health Canada for various dermatological conditions. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: To review the dermatological use of microwave-based treatments (plantar warts, corns, actinic keratosis,...

Case Reports, Journal Article, Review

Abstract summary (English) Axillary hyperhidrosis (AH) and bromhidrosis are common complaints in Asians for consultation in dermatology. A microwave-based device has gradually become a first option option during this decade because of the safety and efficacy both for AH and osmidrosis. Other complications reported are transient median and ulnar neuropathy and brachial plexus injury with sensory and motor dysfunction.

Case Reports, Journal Article