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By Ilya Petrou, M.D. - Senior Staff Correspondent
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A newly formulated topical therapy appears to be significantly effective and well-tolerated in patients suffering from primary focal hyperhidrosis. The modified formulation offers a therapeutic option to patients who fail other topical therapies for their condition and/or where other treatment avenues are not an option.

St. Louis — Patients treated with a new topical formulation consisting of 15 percent aluminum chloride in a 2 percent salicylic acid gel base (Hydrosal, Valeo Pharma) demonstrate significant improvement from symptoms of axillary hyperhidrosis and report a high tolerability, according to the results of a recent study.
 
The 12-week, single-center, open- label study included 30 patients with moderate-to-severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis, who had a baseline score of 3 to 4 on the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS).

Valeo Pharma launches Hydrosal Professional in the United States. A specially formulated gel for individuals with hyperhidrosis or various degrees of excessive sweating, Hydrosal Professional is designed to reduce perspiration and odors.

Hydrosal Professional is available as a first-line treatment for excessive sweating. It is available only through a physician. The gel contains 15% aluminum chloride exahydrate, which has proven to be more effective than other aluminum salts typically used in antiperspirants.