Can this botox procedure be done for the boils? My primary doc said my sweat glands need to b removed. The boils has caused disfiguring under my arm pits and I would like for them to be smooth again. Can this be done?
Answer: Botox for boils Thank you for your question. Botox is probably not the best treatment for you. If it was purely a sweating issue, then Botox would be an excellent choice. It sounds like you have additional challenges with the armpit region. Surgery may be a better option for you.
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Answer: Botox for boils Thank you for your question. Botox is probably not the best treatment for you. If it was purely a sweating issue, then Botox would be an excellent choice. It sounds like you have additional challenges with the armpit region. Surgery may be a better option for you.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Botox for Under Arms -- Hidradenitis Honestly for hidradenitis botox is not that successful and a very expensive procedure for this. Its best to either surgically remove the hairs / armpit area or try VASER/Smartlipo or thermiRF treatments here. I have done this in many patients with success. Best, Dr. Emer.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Botox for Under Arms -- Hidradenitis Honestly for hidradenitis botox is not that successful and a very expensive procedure for this. Its best to either surgically remove the hairs / armpit area or try VASER/Smartlipo or thermiRF treatments here. I have done this in many patients with success. Best, Dr. Emer.
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Can Botox be used for arm boils? Thank you for your questions, and I am sorry that you are suffering from these arm boils. I would hazard that these boils are the result of Hidradenitis Suppuritiva, a condition that affects a particular type of sweat gland typically found in the armpits, groin, glutes and lateral breast regions of the body. Unfortunately Botox does not help remedy this process, I have found that only surgical removal of the tissue can provide long term relief. See a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to get a definitive diagnosis as to the cause of your boils, they can they make the best treatment recommendation for you.
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Can Botox be used for arm boils? Thank you for your questions, and I am sorry that you are suffering from these arm boils. I would hazard that these boils are the result of Hidradenitis Suppuritiva, a condition that affects a particular type of sweat gland typically found in the armpits, groin, glutes and lateral breast regions of the body. Unfortunately Botox does not help remedy this process, I have found that only surgical removal of the tissue can provide long term relief. See a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to get a definitive diagnosis as to the cause of your boils, they can they make the best treatment recommendation for you.
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Boils under the arms I agree with the other doctors that your what you have described sounds like an infection in the sweat glands called Hidradenitis Suppuritiva. This should be treated by antibiotics and perhaps surgical removal or drainage of the boils.When there is no infection in the area, Botox can be a big help in reducing the amount of perspiration and sweating. And the good news is that usually injections in this area are only minimally painful.Botox can also decrease excessive sweating in other areas such as the palm of the hands though this tends to be more uncomfortable than under the arms.
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Boils under the arms I agree with the other doctors that your what you have described sounds like an infection in the sweat glands called Hidradenitis Suppuritiva. This should be treated by antibiotics and perhaps surgical removal or drainage of the boils.When there is no infection in the area, Botox can be a big help in reducing the amount of perspiration and sweating. And the good news is that usually injections in this area are only minimally painful.Botox can also decrease excessive sweating in other areas such as the palm of the hands though this tends to be more uncomfortable than under the arms.
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Botox and boils Botox affects only those things that are mediated by a certain chemical (acetylcholine) like muscles and certain areas of sweating and will not help any type of infection
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Botox and boils Botox affects only those things that are mediated by a certain chemical (acetylcholine) like muscles and certain areas of sweating and will not help any type of infection
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