Effect of Systemically Administered Epinephrine on Palmar Sweating
BERNARD I. GORDON, MD;
HOWARD I. MAIBACH, MD
Arch Dermatol. 1965;92(2):192-194.
Abstract
We have described our experience with a modified Bullard sudorometer for the continuous recording of sweating rates from selected skin areas. This involves an electrical system for sensing water vapor pressure and expressing it as relative humidity.
This sensitive device was used to study the effect of systemically administered epinephrine on palmar sweating. Thirty-three young adults were tested; ten demonstrated a decrease after epinephrine administration. Those subjects demonstrating a decrease in palmar sweating were from the group of subjects who perspired heavily. The possible mechanisms for this are discussed.
Author Affiliations
SAN FRANCISCO
From the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication April 23, 1965.
Reprint requests to Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, Calif (Dr. Gordon).
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