Treatment for excessive perspiration

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. The body temperature is regulated through sweating, but those who suffer from hyperhidrosis produce much more sweat than necessary in order to regulate the temperature. The condition is caused by over active sweat glands, which can be stimulated by several things. This can be a challenging, both socially and practically. Hyperhidrosis in the armpits cause spots on shirts and tops, spoiled clothes and bothersome odour. Wet hands will make one avoid shaking people’s hands, and one may find it difficult to take certain jobs.

Hyperhidrosis in the armpits, palms of the hands, feet or face can be very successfully treated with Botox.

Approximately 1% of the population suffer from hyperhidrosis, and it often starts in the teens or early twenties.

Sweating can be reduced with local treatment such as aluminium chloride, tablets or electric treatment. These methods are not always efficient enough and can result in unacceptable side effects. Surgical treatment is efficient, but often results in sweating in new areas.
Therefore alternative treatments may be needed.

What is Botox?
Botox is a registered remedy that contains botulinum toxin type A. In very small and diluted doses the toxin can be injected in to the skin to reduce sweating.

How does it work?
Botox blocks the sweat gland activity. The effect of Botox is local, which means that the rest of the body does not respond to the remedy. Nor are other nerves or functions near the area (for example the blood circulation) affected.

The effect comes after 3 -7 days and lasts 4 – 12 months. This varies from person to person.