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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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