I Have a Problem with Under Arm Sweating Went to Doctor Who Prescribed a Powder That is No Longer Available. Botox Only Option?

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MiraDry for underarm 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 has to be repeated after 4-6 months as the results are not permanent. MiraDry is the only FDA-approved procedure that offers long-lasting results. Studies demonstrate that miraDry results last up to 2 years and are likely permanent as sweat glands do not... more

Many options for underarm sweating, including antiperspirant, botox, miradry, axillary shaving

The treatment ladder for excessive underarm sweating includes: 1) prescription strength antiperspirant - works in some people, but can be irritating 2) botox - works extremely well, but requires repeat treatments every 6-9 months 3) miraDry - works extremely well; most people require two treatments spaced a few months apart 4) axillary shaving - works extremely well; most people require only one treatment, but this is a surgical option so it is more invasive than botox or... more

MiraDry is the Gold Standard Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweating

Dear fitzyhill1, Excessive underarm sweating (ie. axillary hyperhidrosis) can be a very troublesome condition. Treatment options include topical antiperspirants, oral medicines, miraDry, Botox injection, and surgery. For a small percentage of patients, topical antiperspirants or oral medicines may suffice. However, most patients require stronger and more effective treatments. MiraDry is a very effective, non-invasive treatment for excessive underarm sweating that uses... more

Underarm sweating options - Hypercare, Botox, Suction Curettage, miraDry

For underarm sweating, if topical products (Certain Dri, Drysol, Hypercare) don't work or irritate the skin - or if antichoinergic medications don't work or have side effects (Robinul) and if Botox is not affordable (1500 dollars per session every 3 months), options are suction curettage (which I do not recommend any more since miraDry came on the market), then the best option to date is miraDry microwave technoogy - this is the best treatment (may need 2 sessions) today and is minimally... more