MiraDry

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miraDry is a microwave-based medical device developed by Miramar Labs which is used in the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis. [1] It was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011 and was also approved in Europe. [1] miraDry selectively destroys axillary sweat glands without affecting the superficial layers of the skin. [1] In addition to sweat glands, miraDry destroys hair follicles in the axillary region regardless of hair color. [1] It is about 72.5 to 90% effective [2] and sweat is reduced by about 82% on average. [3] It also reduces axillary hair by about 75%. [4] The effects of miraDry are noticeable almost immediately and are long-lasting or permanent. [1] A case of death due to miraDry caused by necrotizing fasciitis that was complicated by streptococcal toxic shock syndrome has been reported. [5] [6]

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Gupta AK, Venkataraman M, Joshi LT, Cooper EA (November 2022). "Potential use of microwave technology in dermatology". J Dermatolog Treat. 33 (7): 2899–2910. doi:10.1080/09546634.2022.2089333. hdl: 10026.1/19307 . PMID   35699665.
  2. ↑ Arora G, Kassir M, Patil A, Sadeghi P, Gold MH, Adatto M, Grabbe S, Goldust M (January 2022). "Treatment of Axillary hyperhidrosis" . J Cosmet Dermatol. 21 (1): 62–70. doi:10.1111/jocd.14378. PMID   34416078.
  3. ↑ Jacob C (March 2013). "Treatment of hyperhidrosis with microwave technology". Semin Cutan Med Surg. 32 (1): 2–8. PMID   24049923.
  4. ↑ "Home - miraDry" (PDF). corp.miradry.com. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
  5. ↑ Stam R (March 2024). "New developments in cosmetic applications of electromagnetic fields: Client and occupational hazard assessment". Bioelectromagnetics. doi:10.1002/bem.22503. PMID   38533721.
  6. ↑ Wen S, Unuma K, Makino Y, Mori H, Uemura K (September 2022). "Fatal consequence after MiraDry® treatment: Necrotizing fasciitis complicated with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome". Leg Med (Tokyo). 58: 102095. doi:10.1016/j.legalmed.2022.102095. PMID   35662070.
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