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Bromhidrosis

MedGen UID:
537910
•Concept ID:
C0263472
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Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Bromidrosis; Osmidrosis; Ozochrotia
SNOMED CT: Bromhidrosis (65382006); Bromidrosis (65382006); Osmidrosis (65382006); Ozochrotia (65382006)

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Bromhidrosis treatment modalities: A literature review.
Malik AS, Porter CL, Feldman SR
J Am Acad Dermatol 2023 Jul;89(1):81-89. Epub 2021 Jan 20 doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.01.030. PMID: 33482257
Microwave Treatment for Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Bromhidrosis.
Sánchez-Carpintero I, Martín-Gorgojo A, Ruiz-Rodríguez R
Actas Dermosifiliogr 2017 Jun;108(5):418-422. Epub 2017 Mar 9 doi: 10.1016/j.ad.2016.12.011. PMID: 28284421
Hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis -- a guide to assessment and management.
Perera E, Sinclair R
Aust Fam Physician 2013 May;42(5):266-9. PMID: 23781522

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Effect of optimizing the use of endoscope on the efficiency of microdynamic bromhidrosis removal operation.
He Z, Xi W, Zhang J, Han P, Li X, Yang F
J Cosmet Dermatol 2023 Sep;22(9):2528-2533. Epub 2023 Mar 29 doi: 10.1111/jocd.15753. PMID: 36992574
Axillary fossaa microbial dysbiosis and its relationship with axillary osmidrosis patients.
Li H, Qin G, Zhang J, Jia X, Ishaq HM, Yang H, Wu S, Xu J
Microb Pathog 2022 Dec;173(Pt A):105886. Epub 2022 Nov 15 doi: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105886. PMID: 36400385
Microwave Treatment for Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Bromhidrosis.
Sánchez-Carpintero I, Martín-Gorgojo A, Ruiz-Rodríguez R
Actas Dermosifiliogr 2017 Jun;108(5):418-422. Epub 2017 Mar 9 doi: 10.1016/j.ad.2016.12.011. PMID: 28284421
A refined surgical treatment modality for bromhidrosis: Subcutaneous scissor with micropore.
Dai Y, Xu AE, He J
Dermatol Ther 2017 May;30(3) Epub 2017 Mar 6 doi: 10.1111/dth.12484. PMID: 28261900
Hyperhidrosis, bromhidrosis, and chromhidrosis: Fold (intertriginous) dermatoses.
Semkova K, Gergovska M, Kazandjieva J, Tsankov N
Clin Dermatol 2015 Jul-Aug;33(4):483-91. Epub 2015 Apr 8 doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2015.04.013. PMID: 26051066

Diagnosis

Bromhidrosis treatment modalities: A literature review.
Malik AS, Porter CL, Feldman SR
J Am Acad Dermatol 2023 Jul;89(1):81-89. Epub 2021 Jan 20 doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.01.030. PMID: 33482257
Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A Treatment in Adolescent Patients with Axillary Bromhidrosis.
Wang T, Dong J, He J
Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 Apr;42(2):560-564. Epub 2018 Jan 17 doi: 10.1007/s00266-018-1075-4. PMID: 29344685
Hyperhidrosis, bromhidrosis, and chromhidrosis: Fold (intertriginous) dermatoses.
Semkova K, Gergovska M, Kazandjieva J, Tsankov N
Clin Dermatol 2015 Jul-Aug;33(4):483-91. Epub 2015 Apr 8 doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2015.04.013. PMID: 26051066
Endoscopic surgical treatment of bromhidrosis: a report of 18 consecutive patients from 2010 to 2013.
Hu X, Zhang Y, Miao X, Dou H, Zhang K, Zhou X, Wang T
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2014 May;24(5):323-7. Epub 2014 Mar 21 doi: 10.1089/lap.2013.0427. PMID: 24654700
Sweaty, smelly hands and feet.
Scarff CE
Aust Fam Physician 2009 Sep;38(9):666-9. PMID: 19893792

Therapy

Using Neuromodulators for Salivary, Eccrine, and Apocrine Gland Disorders.
Rajanala S, Salame N, Dover JS
Dermatol Surg 2024 Sep 1;50(9S):S103-S111. Epub 2024 Jun 7 doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004262. PMID: 39196843
Adverse Events of Light-Assisted Hair Removal: An Updated Review.
Mallat F, Chaaya C, Aoun M, Soutou B, Helou J
J Cutan Med Surg 2023 Jul-Aug;27(4):375-387. Epub 2023 Jun 5 doi: 10.1177/12034754231174852. PMID: 37272371
Bromhidrosis treatment modalities: A literature review.
Malik AS, Porter CL, Feldman SR
J Am Acad Dermatol 2023 Jul;89(1):81-89. Epub 2021 Jan 20 doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.01.030. PMID: 33482257
Microwave Treatment for Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Bromhidrosis.
Sánchez-Carpintero I, Martín-Gorgojo A, Ruiz-Rodríguez R
Actas Dermosifiliogr 2017 Jun;108(5):418-422. Epub 2017 Mar 9 doi: 10.1016/j.ad.2016.12.011. PMID: 28284421
A systematic review of microwave-based therapy for axillary hyperhidrosis.
Hsu TH, Chen YT, Tu YK, Li CN
J Cosmet Laser Ther 2017 Oct;19(5):275-282. Epub 2017 Mar 10 doi: 10.1080/14764172.2017.1303168. PMID: 28281850

Prognosis

Comparison of Microwave-Based Therapy and Negative-Pressure Suction-Curettage for Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Bromhidrosis: A Retrospective Analysis.
Ge Y, Liu J, Zhang R
Ann Plast Surg 2024 Aug 1;93(2S Suppl 1):S86-S88. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003929. PMID: 39101854
Bromhidrosis treatment modalities: A literature review.
Malik AS, Porter CL, Feldman SR
J Am Acad Dermatol 2023 Jul;89(1):81-89. Epub 2021 Jan 20 doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.01.030. PMID: 33482257
A new type of surgery for the treatment of bromhidrosis.
Wang Y, Sun P, Leng X, Dong Z, Bi M, Chen Z
Medicine (Baltimore) 2019 May;98(22):e15865. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015865. PMID: 31145340Free PMC Article
Effectiveness of botulinum toxin A injection for the treatment of secondary axillary bromhidrosis.
He J, Wang T, Dong J
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2017 Nov;70(11):1641-1645. Epub 2017 Jul 8 doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2017.06.037. PMID: 28754234
Hyperhidrosis, bromhidrosis, and chromhidrosis: Fold (intertriginous) dermatoses.
Semkova K, Gergovska M, Kazandjieva J, Tsankov N
Clin Dermatol 2015 Jul-Aug;33(4):483-91. Epub 2015 Apr 8 doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2015.04.013. PMID: 26051066

Clinical prediction guides

Comparison of Microwave-Based Therapy and Negative-Pressure Suction-Curettage for Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Bromhidrosis: A Retrospective Analysis.
Ge Y, Liu J, Zhang R
Ann Plast Surg 2024 Aug 1;93(2S Suppl 1):S86-S88. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003929. PMID: 39101854
Adverse Events of Light-Assisted Hair Removal: An Updated Review.
Mallat F, Chaaya C, Aoun M, Soutou B, Helou J
J Cutan Med Surg 2023 Jul-Aug;27(4):375-387. Epub 2023 Jun 5 doi: 10.1177/12034754231174852. PMID: 37272371
A case series evaluating microwave-based therapy for axillary hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis.
Mohamoud AA, Zeraiq L, Vestergaard T
J Dermatolog Treat 2022 May;33(3):1572-1575. Epub 2021 Feb 23 doi: 10.1080/09546634.2020.1856317. PMID: 33622150
Factors Affecting the Efficacy of Suction Curettage Using an Arthroscopic Shaver for Bromhidrosis.
Fang CL, Tsai CB, Chen MS, Yang HY, Fang KJ
Dermatol Surg 2021 Feb 1;47(2):245-249. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002768. PMID: 33565777
A new type of surgery for the treatment of bromhidrosis.
Wang Y, Sun P, Leng X, Dong Z, Bi M, Chen Z
Medicine (Baltimore) 2019 May;98(22):e15865. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015865. PMID: 31145340Free PMC Article

Recent systematic reviews

Questionnaire Modifications and Alternative Scoring Methods of the Dermatology Life Quality Index: A Systematic Review.
Rencz F, Szabó Á, Brodszky V
Value Health 2021 Aug;24(8):1158-1171. Epub 2021 Apr 21 doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2021.02.006. PMID: 34372982
A systematic review of microwave-based therapy for axillary hyperhidrosis.
Hsu TH, Chen YT, Tu YK, Li CN
J Cosmet Laser Ther 2017 Oct;19(5):275-282. Epub 2017 Mar 10 doi: 10.1080/14764172.2017.1303168. PMID: 28281850

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