Hyperhidrosis Treatment: Q&A
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Can Botox Treat Hyperhidrosis?
Can Botox treat hyperhidrosis? Is this Botox hyperhidrosis treatment approved by the FDA or just experimental?
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Absolutely. Botox is an excellent treatment for under...
Absolutely. Botox is an excellent treatment for under arm hyperhidrosis.
Excess under arm sweating can be diagnosed with a simple in office exam using iodine and starch powder. The area is then injected with Botox just below the surface of the skin, covering the entire area of staining. Typically 50 units are used in each under arm area. My patients experience a dramatic reduction in sweating and the treatments last about 6-7 months. There are no significant complications from the...
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Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, was approved by the...
Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, was approved by the FDA in 2004 for the treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) that is inadequately managed with topical agents. Botox can also be used for excess sweating in other areas, though this is technically an off-label use.
Currently, in the United States, botulinum toxin type A is marketed only by Allergan Corporation under the name Botox and Botox Cosmetic. Some insurance companies will reimburse the cost...
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Botox is a great, but temporary treatment for hyperhydrosis
Botox®, the commercially available form of Botulinum toxin type A, is a very effective, but temporary treatment for hyperhydrosis (sweaty palms, sweaty armpits, etc). The reason for this is that the receptor that activates the sweat gland is very similar to the one that exists between motor nerves and muscles (in the forehead, crow's feet, and glabella).
My personal experience is that Botox® lasts longer when used for this indication than it does for hyperdynamic facial...
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Botox is a great way to treat...
Botox is a great way to treat hyperhidrosis!
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where people sweat excessively, in situations unrelated to the temperature/weather. It is most common under the arms and on the palms and soles, and can cause a lot of anxiety in those affected.
Botox is FDA-approved to treat hyperhidrosis under the arms. It takes about 15 minutes, and the effects last about 6 months. Because the underarms are a pretty fleshy area, the injections are not very painful, but I...
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Botox for underarm hyperhidrosis is Effective
Botox for hyperhidrosis of the underarms can be very effective and is one of the areas of the body where Botox is most well tolerated in terms of discomfort with injections. The effect can last anywhere from 3 months to 6 months or more. Once the individual becomes tired of repeated injection, or in the rare situation where the effectiveness diminishes, then there are other good options to treat hyperhidrosis of the underarms such as dermatosuction or endoscopic thoracic...
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Botox is an excellent treatment for hyperhidrosis (sweating)
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...
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Fairfax Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox
Botulinum Toxin (Botox (R)) is a very successful method of treating hyperhydrosis. It is generally given in a grid-like pattern in the area to be treated. The Botox (R) is given intradermally with a fine gauge needle, and is minimally painful. Hyperhydrosis is an FDA approved indication for Botox (R) where topical antiperspirants have failed
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Botox for hyperhidrosis - Relief for 7-17 months!
Botox is an amazing and effective treatment for hyperhidrosis (excessive perspiration). We utilize it most commonly for the axillae (underarms) but also use it for the palms, soles and for focal areas in which patients complain of sweating, such as the forehead.
It works by diminishing the sweat secretions of the eccrine glands. You must be sure that your dermatologist rules out any underlying metabolic disorder causing the excessive sweating, though those cases are uncommon.
It is a fast...
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Other Options for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
While Botox is very successful at treating axillary hyperhidrosis, it is temporary. A longer-lasting option that is also very effective is superficial liposuction of the axilla.
Recently, superficial subdermal treatment with the 1064 nm or 1320 nm laser has been shown great promise. These treatments help to eliminate the sweat glands that produce sweat in this area, and have been demonstrated to be very safe.
Rochester Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox for axillary hyperhidrosis
Typcial results from Botox injections to the armpit area is a 50-80% reduction in sweat production. This is often the perfect amount since some sweat function in this area is essential as a normal process of your body.
The armpit skin isn't that sensitive, and patients tolerate it very well, by evidence, that they always return for repeat injections. If you don't get enough of a result, then your physician can increase the dose in 3 months for your next treatment
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