Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2020;12(4):307-315
INTRODUCTION: Axillary bromhidrosis is a disease of significant psychosocial impact characterized by bad odor in the armpits. The cause of bromhidrosis is multifactorial, and studies indicate that it is related to the bacterial transformation of substances secreted by the apocrine glands. Some cases of bromhidrosis are difficult to control by clinical therapies, and surgical therapies are well indicated. Surgical treatments for the disease aim to remove the axillary sweat glands and range from more aggressive to minimally invasive procedures. This review aims to list and compare all surgical alternatives described in the medical literature.
Keywords: Surgical Procedures, Operative; Sweat Glands; Hyperhidrosis; Apocrine Glands