I have plantar hyperhidrosis, currently taking robinul 5mg BID. I'm looking for a Botox treatment available in the area. If it is available, how much would it cost me? Thank you.
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January 24, 2018
Answer: Botox for Plantar Hyperhidrosis? Botox Effectively Stops Excess Sweating in Feet
Thank you for your question. Yes, Botox can be used to treat Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. You will parental consent if you are under the age of 18. Please remember to thoroughly research your injector before treatment. Best of Luck!
Hi simons2012,
If you were a female, I would ask you to be checked for breast growth as Japanese scientists have studied this. If you are stressed, body odor can be strong and can also occur on one side - ditto with systemic diseases like diabetes etc.
Botox will be effective in reducing s...
The Botox may not have taken effect at 3 days. If at two weeks there is still more sweat than what you hoped for, you may need additional units injected. The only consideration in the hands is that a greater number of units could also cause more weakness than desired in the hand...
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