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 United States 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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- ^ Jacob C (March 2013). "Treatment of hyperhidrosis with microwave technology". Semin Cutan Med Surg. 32 (1): 2–8. PMID 24049923.
- ^ https://corp.miradry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LB0322.D-MD4000-MC-User-Manual-freshConnect.pdf
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- ^ 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.