Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is a metallic antiperspirant that was introduced by Stillians in 1916 and is commonly used in topical treatments for excessive sweating. It is a salt solution that is effective at concentrations between 10% and 35% for moderate-to-severe cases.From: Botulinum Toxin in Clinical Dermatology [2019], Sofpironium bromide: an investigational agent for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis [2022], Online [2021], The pharmacological treatment and management of hyperhidrosis [2022]

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Published in Susan Bayliss Mallory, Alanna Bree, Peggy Chern, Illustrated Manual of Pediatric Dermatology, 2005

Susan Bayliss Mallory, Alanna Bree, Peggy Chern

AntiperspirantsAntiperspirants are liquid aluminum chloride hexahydrate in alcoholIndications: decrease sweating and odor; works by plugging sweat ductsDose: apply at night; can cover with plastic wrap on hands and feetExamples: Drysol 20%, Xerac AC 6.25%

The pharmacological treatment and management of hyperhidrosis

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Published in Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2022

Anna Campanati, Stamatis Gregoriou, Adamantia Milia-Argyti, George Kontochristopoulos, Giulia Radi, Federico Diotallevi, Emanuela Martina, Annamaria Offidani

Solutions of aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrate are usually effective in mild cases and might be available as consumer labeled products. On the contrary, aluminum chloride hexahydrate (AC) at concentrations between 10% and 35% needs to be prescribed for a successful treatment of moderate-to-severe cases [64].

Sofpironium bromide: an investigational agent for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis

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Published in Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs, 2022

Stamatios Gregoriou, Aikaterini Tsiogka, George Kontochristopoulos, Annamaria Offidani, Anna Campanati

Non-surgical treatment of PH includes antiperspirant and anticholinergic agents. Aluminum salt solutions, particularly aluminum chloride hexahydrate, are the most commonly used antiperspirants. They exert their action by obstructing the distal sweat gland and are typically the first-line treatment option for PAH [7,9].

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

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