Reduction of Skin pH during Treatment for Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis: A Conjecture on the Role of pH-Regulated Water Channel, i.e. Aquaporin

Primary palmoplantar hyperhidrosis (PPH) is a disorder that involves excessive sweating on the palms and soles. Although the pathophysiology of PPH remains unknown, some treatments, including topical aluminum chloride (AC) and tap water iontophoresis (TWI), are effective at suppressing the perspirat...

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Main Authors: Kyoko Nakahigashi, Takashi Nomura, Yoshiki Miyachi, Kenji Kabashima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-04-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/348855