Treat Hyperhidrosis with Botulinum Toxin A
Btx for Hyperhidrosis
Botulinum toxin is able to treat hyperhidrosis, a condition of excessive sweat. This is done by controlling the sweat gland and reducing sweat. Excessive sweat is a disorder characterized by excessive functioning of the sudomotor 'sweat control' system.
Hyperhidrosis can affect daily function and have negative psychosocial effects.
Sweat reduction can be achieved with botulinum toxin injections and aims to restore function and mitigate the psychological and social impact from hyperhidrosis. The most common areas of Botox treatment for hyperhidrosis are the underarms and palms.
Similar to the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles, the treatment is temporary and lasts for 4 to 6 months, varying between each individual. This is a fairly costly treatment as large amounts (more than the face) are required to treat all sweat glands in the area. A typical treatment for underarms uses 100 units.
