Excessive Underarm Sweating
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweat production. It affects both men and women equally and can occur in the underarms, hands, feet, and face. It can be effectively treated with Botulinum Toxin injections, which have a duration of up to 9 months for most patients. The procedure has been around for over 15 years.
Perspiration, or sweating, is the body's way of regulating temperature and cooling itself down. Sweat is mostly made up of salty water, and in normal circumstances provides an evaporative cooling effect. The sensation of coolness soon follows as the moisture evaporates and disappears. Although most people experience occasional sweaty situations such as nervous palms, some adults can sweat more than 14 liters of perspiration in just one day. Excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis, can affect up to 3% of the population. Unlike normal perspiration, which is produced when the body is hot, hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive production of sweat even when the body is cool.
For people with excessive sweating, injections of botulinum toxin into the sweat glands can provide relief from discomfort. Botulinum toxin is a substance that blocks the signals from the nerves of the over-producing sweat glands, preventing them from producing sweat. The surrounding muscles and contours remain unaffected, leaving your hands free for writing or other activities without being inhibited by sweat.
The above-mentioned list is not definitive and may differ in the treatment of your specific skin condition. Furthermore, depending on your case, the procedures can be used alone or in combination. Your doctor will select the best treatment strategy according to your individual specifications.
Dr. Lola Ali is a professional skincare therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people achieve younger, brighter, and healthier skin. If you would like to know more about your specific aesthetical skin condition and available treatment approaches, please do not hesitate and book your first free skincare check-up and consultation with her.
