Hi, Since I was 4 or 5 y.o., I have suffered from excessive sweating. Over the decades, I have never addressed the issue. But for the past year, I have started going to work by foot, which means I have to change t shirt several times a day. Since my entire back and chest is sweating profusely, is botox unrealistic (zone size) or still doable? What treatments are possible for large zones?
August 16, 2023
Answer: Medication is usually recommended. For widespread hyperhidrosis like yours, medication is usually recommended.For now, you should make lifestyle efforts to avoid sudden changes in temperature and humidity and lead a regular lifestyle.Medication can be used in a variety of ways, but anticholinergics are usually the first-line medication.This is not a cure, but rather a way to avoid social discomfort on important days like meetings and presentations.As such, they need to be taken temporally and usually last a day or so.Of course, Botox treatments can also provide results that last 4-5 months, but if you're not covered by insurance, the financial cost can be an issue.Surgically, you could also consider a Endoscopic sympathicotomy surgery, but you'll have to be careful with this option due to the many side effects.
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August 16, 2023
Answer: Medication is usually recommended. For widespread hyperhidrosis like yours, medication is usually recommended.For now, you should make lifestyle efforts to avoid sudden changes in temperature and humidity and lead a regular lifestyle.Medication can be used in a variety of ways, but anticholinergics are usually the first-line medication.This is not a cure, but rather a way to avoid social discomfort on important days like meetings and presentations.As such, they need to be taken temporally and usually last a day or so.Of course, Botox treatments can also provide results that last 4-5 months, but if you're not covered by insurance, the financial cost can be an issue.Surgically, you could also consider a Endoscopic sympathicotomy surgery, but you'll have to be careful with this option due to the many side effects.
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August 14, 2023
Answer: Botox best for sweating in targeted areas It would be very expensive to use botox on back, chest ,axilla etc. There are oral medications that help reduce sweating and these would be better for generalized problem like yours.
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August 14, 2023
Answer: Botox best for sweating in targeted areas It would be very expensive to use botox on back, chest ,axilla etc. There are oral medications that help reduce sweating and these would be better for generalized problem like yours.
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