Minor Starch-Iodine Test

Aka: Minor Starch-Iodine Test

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II. Indications

  1. Hyperhidrosis
    1. Identifies area of focal Hyperhidrosis for treatment
    2. Used prior to Botulinum Toxin Injection or Microwave therapy for primary Hyperhidrosis

III. Technique

  1. Iodine solution 3-5% is applied to skin and dries
  2. Starch is applied to same area, and sweat turns purple

IV. References

  1. McConaghy (2018) Am Fam Physician 97(11): 729-34 [PubMed]

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