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2064891 
Journal Article 
Hyperhidrosis in acromegaly: effectiveness of topical aluminum chloride hexahydrate solution 
Macfarlane, A; Knass, D; Beardwell, CG; Shalet, SM 
1979 
Yes 
British Medical Journal (International Edition)
ISSN: 0959-8146
EISSN: 0959-535X 
IPA/80/377062 
Med 
REF 3 
901-902 
eng 
IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP A double blind crossover study comparing the effects of 20% aluminum chloride hexahydrate (I) solution in absolute alcohol (II) and II alone on the sweating associated with the excessive excretion of growth hormone in 4 acromegalic patients (age 42-62 yr) is presented. After two 2 month treatment periods, all patients reported a great reduction in sweating while using I solution. A maintenance treatment of one or 2 applications per week controlled symptoms in all patients.