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Alternative Treatment for Hyperhidrosis

asked 3 years ago by klesliehoward in Hamden, CT
Latest answer by Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
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My son who is 17 years old and has palmer hyperhidrosis. What are some treatment options besides Botox?

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Treatment options for Palmar hyperhidrosis

Treatment for hyperhidrosis includes use of anticholinergic medication, Botox injection, iontophoresis and sympathectomy. Anticholinergic medication by mouth can be tried for several weeks to see if it is efficacious and discontinued thereafter. It has some side effects which his doctor can tell you about. It is not frequently effective in eliminating hyperhidrosis. Iontophoresis devices are cumbersome to use, painful and require frequent treatment - they 'shock' the sweat glands and stop... more
Hratch Karamanoukian, MD

Buffalo General Surgeon

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