Botox Injections on the Scalp to Treat Hyperhidrosis?

December 10, 2008
Asked By:NotLuke in Charlotte, NC

I sweat profusely from my head. It is so bad that people assume I wear hair gels. I am almost always wet. Oddly, I have average perspiration from my armpits. I don't see why you couldn't inject Botox into the scalp (I can't wiggle my ears anyway.) I simply can't find anything on the Internet that references the practice. If it could be done, how many units would be required?

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December 11, 2008

Answer: Dry up your brow

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Answer: Botox in the scalp

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April 12, 2013

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April 12, 2013

Answer: Botox Scalp

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December 2, 2012

Answer: Hyperhidrosis of the Scalp

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December 2, 2012

Answer: Hyperhidrosis of the Scalp

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December 12, 2008

Answer: Botox is very effective to stop sweating - even from the scalp

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December 12, 2008

Answer: Botox is very effective to stop sweating - even from the scalp

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