Botox for excessive underarm sweating

Bryan K. Chen, MD answers: Can Botox work for excessive underarm sweating?

Can Botox work for excessive underarm sweating?


Bryan K. Chen, MD
5 months ago
By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

Botox works very well for excessive underarm sweating.  Quite a few number of units is required (approx 50 per side), but the results last 6 months or longer.  Other things to consider include topical aluminum chloride solutions, pills (including Robinul although there are potential side effects) and and iontophoresis (administration of low voltage electricity to the involved areas, probably more appropriate for excessive sweating of the palms/soles).

Good luck.

Web reference: http://www.insightderm.com
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