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... more
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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6 Aug 2008
If you have already tried the usual methods for treating hyperhidrosis, such as drysol, then you should strongly consider using Botox. One vial of Botox, split 50/50 into each armpit, will cause a dramatic reduction in your excessive sweating that will start at about day 3 and last for 3-6 months, sometimes longer. Botox can also be used in a similar fashion to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the hands and feet. Once in a great while, you can even get your health insurance to cover some of the cost of this treatment! Michael J. Sinclair, MD