Topical medications to treat sweating
Once upon a time topical agents were used to treat sweating disorders. Over the years numerous chemicals have become available and include topical anti cholinergics, boric acid, 2-5% tannic acid solutions, resorcinol, potassium permanganate, formaldehyde (which may cause sensitization, glutaraldehyde, methenamine.
All the above chemicals are applied on to the dry skin at night. It is recommended that the skin be covered with a dry dressing. The results of these drugs are very variable. However, the major reason why all these drugs have fallen out of favor is the skin irritation they cause. In addition, the staining of the clothes is irreversible.
Long term usage can cause cracking of the skin but without actually decreasing sweating. Maxim is another product on the market with a somewhat higher pH level, causing less irritation. Maxim can be purchased online.
All drawbacks taken under consideration, lotions are the first step in attempting alternative methods to surgery. Today, the use of these chemical has been relegated to the history books.
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