Can Botox work for excessive underarm sweating?

Yes, Botox is effective for this condition known as "hyperhidrosis". Be weary however, it is short lived result of a 3-4 months, and requires retreatment with Botox to keep this condition controlled. Recently, Botox has had a few "black box" warnings added to it's FDA label and these are... more

Thank you for your question. Botox is an EXCELLENT choice for underarm sweating. The procedure takes about 10-15 minutes and requires multiple injections. The effect lasts anywhere from 3-6 months and the cost can vary depending on how many units are injected into each axilla (generally 25-50 units on... more

 Botox works to stop sweating the same way it works to control wtinkles. It essentially works as an anti-cholinergic. It inhibits the binding of acteylcholine to its intended target, in this case the eccrine  gland.     It is recommended that 50 units of Botox be administered into each... more

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... more

Absolutely!. Excessive sweating of the arms, termed hyperhidrosis, is one of the principal indications for Botox treatment. This requires ongoing treatments which may last anywhere from 6-12 months.