Fierce Pharma June 20, 2024
Everybody sweats, but for the 10 million people in the U.S. living with primary axillary hyperhidrosis, sweating can take on a whole new meaning.
The condition is hallmarked by sweating beyond the level necessary to regulate body temperature. Primary axillary hyperhidrosis specifically refers to the underarms and has major effects on quality of life, potentially impacting patients’ work productivity, social interactions and emotional well-being.
It’s been years since a new treatment hit the market in this condition. With an FDA approval in hand, Botanix hopes its topical gel Sofdra can change the game.
The drug won FDA approval to treat primary axillary hyperhidrosis in patients ages 9 and older. It’s the first and only new chemical entity cleared for the...