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Dysport for Hyperhidrosis or Visit a Dermatologist?

asked 2 years ago by losangeles2009 in Atlanta, GA
Latest answer by David Shafer, MD
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Tags: hands, armpit, dermatologist, feet, hyperhidrosis

I believe I suffer from hyperhidrosis in my armpits, hands, and feet. Should I visit a dermatologist or go ahead and try Dysport?

5 answers to Dysport for Hyperhidrosis or Visit a Dermatologist?

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Axillary hyperhidrosis and treatment

You should really do both. Botulinum toxin can only be adminstered by a physician so this is not an either/or choice. You need to see an physician and have the Botox/Dysport injected. There are other options for axillary hyperhidrosis including surgical approaches if you seek a longer term solution.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport for Hyperhidrosis

Both Botox and Dysport work well for Hyperhidrosis. In general, 100 units of Botox is necessary and 300 units of Dysport is necessary to have a nice effect. There really is no cost difference between Botox and Dysport so whichever your injector recommends will likely do well. Good Luck. see video
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport for hyperhidrosis: only after other treatment failures.

Before trying the effective, but expensive and cumbersome, neuromodulators for excessive underarm sweating, see your dermatologist for suggestions on various methods to try first. There are several steps that may work effectively, and without going through these, no insurance company would pay for this treatment anyway, so the expense would be daunting. If you diligently try and fail other methods for medically problematic excessive sweating, then many insurance companies will cover... more
Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
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Try other treatments first

There are a range of other treatments available besides Botulinum toxin. In fact, most insurance companies require a prior treatment before they will approve BOTOX or Dysport for axillary hyperhidrosis. The first and simplest treatment is topical. This would be a prescription strength antiperspirant such as Drysol. Drysol can be fairly irritating and a newer version should be released shortly. Second some people have success with a Drionic device. This works using a type of... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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