I desperately need help with my groin area. I am a woman and I am soaking my underpants with sweat daily, and it stinks. I am not overweight, and not unfit. I sit or stand, exercise or not, hot or cold, it makes no difference I cannot afford the constant expense, downtime or inconvenience of getting Botox or similar every 6 months. But I am prepared to save up and spend a large amount for a permanent solution like the armpit curettage. Is it possible to use other treatments for groin sweating?
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Dri-Sol, presciption-strength aluminum chloride, may be helpful for your excessive sweating.
There would be no issue as far as safety or efficacy in using Botox to reduce underarm excessive sweating, even after breast cancer and lymph node removal. Best to speak with your dermatologist about this and other treatment options for hyperhidrosis.
Thank you for your question. Botox works very well for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), especially for under the arms. No, Botox will not cause you to sweat more in other areas. Botox will relieve sweating by 80%. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to discuss your concerns an...
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