Sweating (hyperhidrosis)
treatment
Sweating is a normal and natural process for the body to expel toxins through the skin. Although it’s normal to sweat if you exercise or are exposed to heat you may find that you are sweating excessively for no apparent reason. Sometimes this can be caused by certain medications or it can just be a tendency without reason.
Things you can do to help with excessive sweating
- wear loose-fitting clothes to minimise signs of sweating
- wear socks that absorb moisture and change your socks at least twice a day if possible
- wear leather shoes and try to wear different shoes day to day
Don't
- do not wear tight clothes or synthetic fabrics – for example, nylon
- do not wear enclosed boots or sports shoes that may cause your feet to sweat more
- do not do things that might make your sweating worse – for example, drinking alcohol or eating spicy food
Frequently Ask Questions
According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, underarm Botox injections can reduce underarm sweating by 82–87% and the effects can typically last 4–12 months, or up to 14 months in some cases.
People who receive underarm Botox injections tend to see results 2–4 days after treatment. The full effects are usually noticeable within 2 weeks..
Only FDA have approved Botox injections for underarm are used. If necessary, a doctor may prescribe the treatment for excessive sweating elsewhere on the body, such as the hands, feet, head, or face.
Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin made by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Neurotoxins are substances that affect the structure or function of the nervous system.
Botox alters the function of certain neurotransmitters which are chemicals in the body that instruct the body to react in a certain way. Botox blocks the neurotransmitter that tells the sweat glands to activate, to control sweating in the injection area. Botox doesn’t affect touch or sensation in the underarm area
This will differ from person to person, but patients can expect to have a result that lasts between 3 to 6 months after treatment.