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For Hyperidrosis, Should Botox Be Used on 13 Year Old?

asked 3 years ago by RedG in pa
Latest answer by Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, child, safety

1 answer to For Hyperidrosis, Should Botox Be Used on 13 Year Old?

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Botox hyperhidrosis treatment for pediatric patients

It depends on your goals and where the hyperhidrosis occurs. The most common areas of PRIMARY hyperhidrosis occur in the palms, underarms and feet. Typically, it is palmoplantar (palms and feet) or underarms, palms and feet. In my opinion, Botox is best for underarm hyperhidrosis and in special cases for the palms and feet. It has been shown to be safe when applied in pediatric patients by experienced practitioners who have done so. Note, the FDA warning very recently for Botox in general... more
Hratch Karamanoukian, MD

Buffalo General Surgeon

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