Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a common disorder that affects many people. Although a variety of areas can be involved, typically people with hyperhidrosis suffer from excessive underarm, foot and/or hand sweating. But Botox injections are a simple and proven effective treatment that can help stop excessive sweating.
Common Reasons Patients Require Treatment for Excessive Sweating
The cause of this condition is unknown although it often runs in families and begins during childhood.
- Topical treatments have failed
- Family history of hyperhidrosis
- Excessive underarm, foot and/or hand sweating
How Does Botox Help with Excessive Sweating?
Once topical treatments have failed, treatment with Botox injections can help relieve the symptoms of hyperhidrosis by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands.
When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the excessive sweating stops.
Botox Therapeutic® injections for hyperhidrosis are safe, and they usually stop the production of excessive sweat for 4-6 months.
What to Expect From Your Botox Injections
Botox Therapeutic® treatment can be arranged in a simple dermatology appointment at North Metro Dermatology. There is no need to alter your routine as there is no downtime. Treatment can take up to two weeks for treatment to take effect.