Cannabinoids in hyperhidrosis

J Dermatolog Treat. 2023 Dec;34(1):2127308. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2127308. Epub 2022 Oct 18.

Abstract

Hyperhidrosis can significantly curtail patient quality of life, from debilitating physical symptoms to social stigmatization and reduced life opportunities. Current treatments often prove unsatisfactory, especially in sufferers of generalized hyperhidrosis. In this open trial, we present the case of a refractory generalized hyperhidrosis treated with cannabinoids. We found a remarkable reduction in the volume of sweat and an improvement to the patient's quality of life using this novel low-cost and low-impact approach.

Keywords: Sweat; cannabis; dronabinol; tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cannabinoids* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Hyperhidrosis* / diagnosis
  • Quality of Life
  • Sweating

Substances

  • Cannabinoids