Excessive underarm sweating caused by hyperhidrosis can be a significant source of stress in your daily life—you may find it difficult to keep your clothing in good shape and maintain a professional appearance with this condition. In addition, excess sweat can mean dealing with odor, which may not be effectively managed with anti-perspirant and deodorant. If you are finding that topical products and other medications don’t provide adequate relief for hyperhidrosis, El Con Health and Wellness can help you determine if Botox treatment is right for you. You may be familiar with Botox as a cosmetic treatment for facial wrinkles, but it is also FDA-approved as a treatment for excessive underarm sweating and may be able to help you restore your confidence.
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which the body’s sweat glands are overactive and produce more sweat than is necessary to keep the body cool. Therefore, sweating will occur even in the absence of warm temperatures. Often, hyperhidrosis is seen in the underarms, but it may cause excess sweating in the hands, feet, and face. Hyperhidrosis may be the result of an underlying medical condition or the use of certain medications, but it may also be a primary condition without underlying factors. Determining the cause of extreme sweating is important for selecting the appropriate course of treatment. If you are experiencing primary focal hyperhidrosis (sweating that isn’t caused by other medical conditions), Botox treatment may be right for you.
Botox is a neurotoxin that can essentially turn off overactive sweat glands by temporarily blocking secretion of the chemical that triggers sweat production in treated areas. Treatment with Botox has been shown to decrease sweating by about 82-87% with results noticeable within a few days of treatment. Typically, full results are seen within about two weeks and can last up to 14 months. Treatment may be repeated as the effects wear off.
Botox for hyperhidrosis is both safe and effective, and it will not inhibit the body’s ability to thermoregulate. It will simply reduce excessive sweating that disrupts your daily activities—you may notice an improvement not only in your confidence but also in your work performance and personal relationships.
Treatment is quick and relatively painless without significant downtime. Aside from avoiding intense exercise or sauna sessions on the day of your injections, you won’t have any disruption in regular activities following your treatment.
While treatment in the underarms is the most common, Botox can be used for excessive sweating in the hands, feet, and face. However, there may be more significant side effects with Botox for palmar sweating, such as temporary pain and weakness in the hands. In addition, treatment has shown to be less effective for sweating in the feet (plantar hyperhidrosis).
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