Excessive sweating. In the localized type, the most frequent sites are the palms, soles, axillae, inguinal folds, and the perineal area. Its chief cause is thought to be emotional. Generalized hyperhidrosis may be induced by a hot, humid environment, by fever, or by vigorous exercise.

The removal or interruption of some part of the sympathetic nervous system for therapeutic or research purposes.

The process of exocrine secretion of the SWEAT GLANDS, including the aqueous sweat from the ECCRINE GLANDS and the complex viscous fluids of the APOCRINE GLANDS.

Endoscopic surgery of the pleural cavity performed with visualization via video transmission.

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the pleural cavity.

The twelve spinal nerves on each side of the thorax. They include eleven INTERCOSTAL NERVES and one subcostal nerve. Both sensory and motor, they supply the muscles and skin of the thoracic and abdominal walls.

Analogs or derivatives of mandelic acid (alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid).

Involuntary reddening, especially of the face, associated with feelings of embarrassment, confusion or shame.

Removal of an autonomic or sensory ganglion by any means.

Sweat-producing structures that are embedded in the DERMIS. Each gland consists of a single tube, a coiled body, and a superficial duct.

The distal part of the arm beyond the wrist in humans and primates, that includes the palm, fingers, and thumb.

Area of the human body underneath the SHOULDER JOINT, also known as the armpit or underarm.

A serotype of botulinum toxins that has specificity for cleavage of SYNAPTOSOMAL-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN 25.