Minor sweat test

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 17.02.2022

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Definition
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Testing of sweat secretion by applying an aqueous iodine solution and then dusting with starch powder. The sweating areas turn blue-black. Application e.g. in hyperhidrosis axillaris before surgery, see also hyperhidrosis, gustatory

Implementation
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Dry area, apply Lugol solution R137 R139. Sprinkle cornflour on top. Wait for colour reaction caused by perspiration.

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Auriculotemporal syndrome; Chromhidrosis, apocrine; Hyperhidrosis axillaris; Hyperhidrosis palmaris et plantaris; Iodine solution, aqueous 2% (ph. helv.); Suppurative hidradenitis;

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Hyperhidrosis axillaris; Hyperhidrosis, gustatory; Iodine solution, aqueous 5% (ph. helv.); Iodine solution, aqueous (öab);

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Last updated on: 17.02.2022

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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