Treatment of Excessive Armpit Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) using B'tox®
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What is Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis means excessive sweating. Sweating is one of the most important ways in which the body loses heat, however, people with hyperhidrosis produce sweat in amounts far greater than needed to control their temperature.
What are the causes of hyperhidrosis?
It’s not known why some people are affected and others are not. About 1/3 to ½ of people with hyperhidrosis have a relative with a similar problem, suggesting that there maybe a genetic cause.
Hyperhidrosis is caused by over activity of one type of sweat gland, the eccrine gland. These glands are found virtually all over the body surface but they are concentrated on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet and in the armpits. People with hyperhidrosis can produce a large volume of sweat. This means that the hands, feet, chest or armpits (depending on which part of the body is affected) may be constantly damp. This may make normal everyday activities more difficult to carry out and it can cause embarrassment at work or socially.
However, it is not true that hyperhidrosis cause’s body odour the smell that some people think is due to sweating is in fact caused by bacteria if sweat remains there for a long time.
What is Botox and how does it work for Excessive Underam Sweating?
Botox is a treatment given by injection into the skin. It is recommended for the treatment of auxiliary hyperhidrosis and it has been used for many years to treat muscle spasm affecting the eyes, face and neck. Botox is also used to relieve muscle spasm in children with cerebral palsy.
Botox is a very pure preparation of a protein, botulinum toxin type A. When small doses are injected into the skin, Botox blocks the actions of the nerves that supply the eccrine glands, this prevents the glands from producing sweat.
How quickly does it work?
You should notice some change for the better within a week of your treatment.
How long does the effect last?
After 6 to 9 months, new nerves grow and you may start to sweat again. If that happens the treatment can be repeated.
What do I need to do before I come for treatment?
Before treatment, it will be necessary to remove the hair in your armpit by shaving or by using hair removing cream. Do not use any deodorants or antiperspirants for 24 hours before treatment.
Are there any side effects?
Since the injection is made only into the skin, using very small amounts of medication, side effects are rare but may include bruising.
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