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acetylcholine
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agoraphobia
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aluminum chloride
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Al Chl
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A topical treatment to reduce sweating.
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Anticholinergic
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An agent that blocks the parasympathetic nerves.
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antidepressants
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An anti-depressant drug.
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Autonomic Nervous System
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ANS
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Regulates key functions including the activity of the cardiac muscle, smooth muscles, and glands. Divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic, working opposite of each other.
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Axillary Hyperhydrosis
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Sweating of the armpits.
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Beta-Blockers
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Beta-Adrenoceptor blocking agents, a class of drugs that block the action of adrenaline and relieve stress to the heart muscle.
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Botulinum Toxin
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Botox
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Solution that can be injected into the palms, soles, or underarms to decrease sweating. It works by decreasing sweat gland function.
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Bromhidrosis
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Sweating with excessive odor.
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Chronic
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Present over a long period of time.
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Clipping/Clamping
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Method used to render ganglia inoperative. Titanium clips are attached to the ganglia.
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Compensatory Sweating
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CS
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Providing compensation, making up for a deficiency or loss. Happens to a high percentage of ETS surgery. Usually in legs, back, stomach, etc.
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Cranial Hyperhidrosis
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Excessive sweating of the head.
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