Will Botox help with armpit sweat caused by anxiety or excitement?

Botox, which I have been using for this very purpose for many years, has a proven safety and efficacy record, particularly for controlling excessive underarm sweating (axillary hyperhidrosis). Properly performed, the result typically last about six to nine months in my experience. However, before jumping to Botox, you would be wise to consult an experienced, board certified dermatologist. There are many topical agents when used properly that may help to significantly improve the condition without having to resort to Botox treatments. Best of luck.

Thanks for the question. Botox has been approved by the FDA for Axillary Hyperhidrosis since 2004.

In our office, we have had a good experience with Botox injections to the armpits. We have, and continue to treat, patients, staff, and family members. Typically the dose is 50 units per armpit. The red carpet models have used this for years to control sweating during big events.

Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Botox works extremely well when used to treat the sweat glands that are stimulated by anxiety or fear. It can often eliminate this kind of sweating entirely for a period of a few months.

Botulin toxin will help with hiperhidrosis whatever be the case, you just need to do it every 4-6 month

Botox is commonly used to treat excess sweating of the underarms. The treatment is normally very effective in reducing sweat. You could absolutely continue to play chess after the treatment.

Botox for underarm sweating is such a happy procedure offering a lot of patients relief from worrying about wet underarms or sweat stains.It will not affect your ability to play chess as long as you go to a verified provider in your area. it's worth a try and you can be symptom free for up to 6 months. You should also work on some anxiety relieving techniques as Botox will not affect or reduce your anxiety.
Good luck.
Best, Dr. Anna Avaliani, NYC

Hi, thank you for your question! Excessive sweating can be helped with botox injections to the underarms. Botox will not be affected by anxiety or excitement. Another procedure that I would recommend for the underarms for excessive sweating is Miradry. MiraDry is the first and only FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment to safely and effectively reduce underarm sweat and odor. Patients typically see an 80% sweat reduction, 60% odor reduction and a 50% hair reduction at 12 months. The treatment is non invasive and takes about three hours to complete. Most patients see results after one treatment, though a second may be needed to reach desired affects. The miraDry system targets and destroys sweat and odor glands in your underarm. These glands do not grow back once they are destroyed.

Yes, Botox will help reduce excessive sweating no matter if it is from anxiety or excitement. You will still be able to play chess. The treatment is done in the office with the results lasting several months. If you have not tried other options to help with excessive sweating I encourage you to speak to a dermatologist to learn what is available.

What kind of conservative treatments have you already tried? All kinds of topical treatments? After that in my hands Botox is a very good option to treat hyperhidrosis. You need 50 units per side, so 100 for one treatment. The effect starts after about a week to ten days and should last for several months, but will get less with time. You can re-do the procedure or switch to another treatment, like suction of sweat glands in local anesthesia. The Botox is put into the skin where the sweat glands are and should not have any effect on muscles and movement capabilities.
Kind regards from Cologne,
Dr. med. univ. Maria WiednerPlastic Surgeon

Botox can be a lifesaver for people who suffer from hyperhidrosis, which sounds like what you may be suffering from. You should be evaluated by a plastic surgeon to see if you would benefit from treatment.