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What Treatments Are Available for Excessive Sweating?

I am a heavy sweater and it is very embarrassing to me, mainly during exercise. It is to the point of where it gains negative attention. I like the fact that I do sweat and some wish they could but it is too much and I also have a stronger underarm odor so I'm very particular about bathing. It was not unnormal for me to take 3-4 showers a day. What procedure can be taken for excessive sweating?

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13 Doctor Answers | Asked by ANGELADONNELLON in EASTPTE, MICHIGAN
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Underarm Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

It is normal to sweat when we exercise. It is not normal to sweat when we are sitting in an air conditioned office and we experience excessive sweating from the underarms, palms, feet or any combination of the above. The question you asked about sweating is very generic - but I will address primary hyperhidrosis alone as it is the type of hyperhidrosis that is treatable. Secondary hyperhidrosis is due to an underlying medical problem and when that medical problem is treated, it is likely... more
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There are many treatments for excessive sweating

Including topical solutions such as drysol, pills such as Robinul, and treatments such as Botox/Dysport which are temporary. THere is now a new long lasting treatment for underarm sweating, the MiraDry procedure. It uses microwave technology to eliminate sweat glands in the underams. Typically two treatments are done 3 months apart. Dermatologists are the experts in excessive sweating and can let you know what choices may be available for you. more
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Treatment options for bromhidrosis (excessive sweating)

Besides Botox, other treatment options available for excessive armpit sweating include topical solutions, oral medications, laser, iontophoresis, curettage and surgery. Botox injections for excessive underarm sweating have to be repeated after 4-6 months as the results are not permanent. MiraDry is the only device on the market that is able to eliminate both eccrine (normal sweat) apocrine ("smelly" swat) glands. MiraDry is also the only FDA-approved procedure that offers... more
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Neurotoxin, miradry, axillary shaving for underarm sweating

Underarm sweating and odor are common problems. Neurotoxins, such as botox or dysport are very effective at dramatically reducing sweating for ~ 6-9 months. Miradry is a relatively newer non-invasive procedure that uses microwave technology to destroy the sweat glands. The first treatment typically results in an immediate reduction in sweating and the second treatment builds upon the first treatment. On average, patients note a > 80% reduction in sweating. A... more
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Treatment Options for Sweating

There are many treatment options for sweaty armpits. Topical treatments such as deodorants, Drysol, etc. Botox & Dysport: highly effective but requires repeat treatments 4-6 months apart MiraDry: uses microwaves to destroy the sweat glands - a more permanent approact Axillary shaving: A small incision is made in the armpit and the sweat glands are physically removed from the undersurface of the skin. Highly effective.
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Prescription strength antiperspirants, botox injections, miradry, I dont recommend surgery

Thanks to the many advances in the field of dermatology, the options have really grown in the past few years. Aluminum based antiperspirants are at the first option. These have to be applied at least three times a week at a minimum. Botulinum toxin injections (botox, dysport, xeomin) are another FDA approved option. In the armpits the results last 6-9 months. This procedure has a high patient satisfaction rate. Miradry is the latest FDA approved procedure... more
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There are many treatments available for hyperhydrosis or excessive sweating.

There are many treatments available for hyperhydrosis or excessive sweating. Botox® has shown effective results for treating excessive sweating, however the results are temporary (usually lasting around 6 months). Other treatments include oral medications, surgical excision of the sweat glands and also a type of liposuction scraping technique. miraDry® is the newest technology available for hyperhydrosis. This technology is an FDA approved non-invasive procedure that does not... more
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Available treatments for excessive sweating

While it is normal to sweat in hot or stressful environments, some people sweat excessively even when not in these environments. This is called axillary hyperhidrosis and is caused by overactive sweat glands. Wet rings, stains and ruined clothing are a common occurrence for those with axillary hyperhidrosis, and causes them to modify their lifestyle from changing shirts throughout the day to avoiding social situations all together. This can have devastating consequences on emotional... more
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What Treatments Are Available for Excessive Sweating?

Dear Angela, Excessive sweating (aka. hyperhidrosis) is a common condition that affects up to 20% of the general population. There are a wide variety of treatments available for excessive sweating including topical antiperspirants (eg. aluminum chloride, Drysol), medicines (eg. glycopyrrolate, Robinul), Botox injection, MiraDry electromagnetic wave treatment, and surgery (sympathectomy). MiraDry is turning out to be a godsend for patients with excessive underarm... more
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Miradry and hyperhidrosis consultations

Excessive sweating in the armpits can be treated with Retrograde Suction Curettage, Botox injections, and Miradry treatments. Begin with a hyperhidrosis consultation. Surgery90210
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MiraDry is effective for both sweating and odor.

There are two types of sweat glands in the underarm area. The ones that cause most of the watery sweat are called eccrine, and those that cause odor are apocrine. These produce a thicker, oilier secretion. The good news is that MiraDry has been effective in treating both types, so that sweating and odor are rather completely suppressed.
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Treatment options for Excessive Sweating (hyperhidrosis) and MiraDry

Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is a condition that affects up to 20% of the general population which often leads to significant psychosocial sequalae, impacting quality of life and selection of clothing. A credible medical dermatologist would typical start out with topical Drysol (aluminum chloride 20%) at night and Robinul (glycopyrrolate). Botox is approved by the FDA for underarm sweating however, not consistently covered by even the best PPO insurance and typically offers a... more
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Miradry is your best option

We used to recommend Botox but MiraDry is permanent and has really nice results easy fast and lasting we offer it in Chicago and the North Shore see video
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