How to treat sweaty underarms- dermatologist explains

Facts on Botox treatment for excessive sweating

• This is the treatment of choice for excessive underarm sweating or axillary hyperhidrosis if the condition has a significant impact on your life
• Treatment takes less that 5 minutes to perform
• Botox lasts for 6-7 months in most patients
• It is successful in over 96% of patients
• This treatment is approved for excessive underarm sweating in Australia, and is subsidized if performed by a specialist dermatologist

How does BTX injections work for excessive sweating?

This treatment uses a molecule which is called a ‘neurotoxin’ that helps control the symptoms of severe underarm sweating. It works by blocking the chemical signals from nerves that stimulate sweat production. When the signal stops, so does the sweating. This treatment lasts between 6-7 months and only target the sweat glands in the injected areas.

How is the procedure performed?

The excessive sweating areas are marked out by the Specialist with your guidance. A guide maker helps the Specialist perform an even number of injections, which ranges from 10-20 sites in each armpit. In some cases we apply numbing cream before the BTX procedure, this makes the treatment pain free. After injections the areas are compressed with ice packs for 5 minutes, and that’s it! You are right to perform your daily duties, and even exercise a few hours later.
How effective are injections for excess sweating and how long does it last?

Most patients will start to notice a reduction in sweating within 8 -14 days of treatment. Remember- it takes time before the nerves to the sweat glands are blocked, so be patient. Botox for armpit sweating is very effective, and this treatment is effective in over 95% of patients. The improvement in axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive armpit sweating) lasts between 6-7 months for the average patient. Under the current Medicare ruling, patients are entitled upto 3 treatments per year.

Can Botox injections be used for other areas apart from the armpit?
Yes! Botox injections can be used to treat the following areas-

• Excessive sweating of the scalp and forehead area.
• Excessive sweating of the hands and feet

How safe is the procedure?
Botox injections are very safe, in fact this procedure has been performed in the United States for the past 15 years, however Australia has only started to approve this treatment under Medicare since June 2012*.Pregnant women are excluded from BOTOX injections.

What questions should I ask myself before considering injections for excess sweating?
Botox injections for excessive sweating is not the first line treatment for all types of sweating, however if you fail other simple anti-sweating methods, it maybe the answer you are looking for. First of all, have you tried DRICLOR antiperspirant? This can be purchased from most chemists. Make sure you apply this antiperspirant correctly.

Secondly, does sweating really affect your life? If you answer ‘yes’ to the next two questions, this treatment maybe what you are looking for-

1. Are you self-conscious when you raise your hands?
2. Does excessive sweating limit what you wear?

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