Botox is an excellent treatment for hyperhidrosis (sweating)

Brenda Dintiman, MD answers: Can Botox treat hyperhidrosis?

Can Botox treat hyperhidrosis? Is this Botox hyperhidrosis treatment approved by the FDA or just experimental?


Brenda Dintiman, MD
13 months ago
By Brenda Dintiman, MD - Fairfax Dermatologic surgeon

I have been very happy with the results from using Botox to treat excess sweating in the axilla (underarms).  Most of my patients have experienced a significant decrease in sweating for 6 to 9 months.  The procedure is relatively painless and although it appears costly at first, think of all the clothing that you have damaged over the years due to excess sweating.

I have also treated a patient who developed localized sweating on the forehead and temples and scalp after chemotherapy treatments and she had excellent reduction in sweating for 6 months.

Consider it a safe option for hyperhidrosis!

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