Focus on Proper Application of Antiperspirants for Profuse Sweating

November 2018

Patients will ask you questions about how to manage hyperhidrosis.

These patients have excessive sweating...usually in the armpits, palms, soles of the feet, or face.

First, rule out med causes...such as venlafaxine XR, fluoxetine, or tamoxifen. Then suggest a stepwise approach to manage hyperhidrosis.

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Table of Contents

Aspirin Think Twice About Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
E-Cigarettes Talk to Kids About the Harms of E-Cigs and Vaping
Osteoporosis Identify Patients at Risk for Fractures Due to Chronic Steroids
Pregnancy Expect Med Changes in Pregnant Women With Thyroid Disease
Men's Health Clarify the Role of Antibiotics for Prostatitis
Endocarditis Emphasize Adherence in Endocarditis Patients on Oral Antibiotics
Vaccines Recommend Shingrix Instead of Zostavax II for Most Patients
Diabetes Meds Evaluate Risks Before Recommending a Flozin
Dermatology Focus on Proper Application of Antiperspirants for Profuse Sweating
Pediatrics Explain Risks and Benefits of Breastfeeding to Mothers on Methadone
Practice Combat Counterfeit Meds
Communication Personalize Care for Millennial Patients