Hyperhidrosis - the facts

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. Uncontrolled sweating can occur in various parts of the body including the hands, feet, or underarms. Although high temperatures or stress can increase perspiration, they don't cause hyperhidrosis. Instead, hyperhidrosis may be an inherited trait that stops the body from properly regulation it's temperature.

Treating hyperhidrosis

This product is in the form of an injection and is also used for Wrinkle Smoothing Injections. The treatment targets sweating at its source. Once injected by your doctor, the product enters the specific glands in the underarms responsible for excessive sweating. There, it blocks the release of a chemical that signals the perspiration. The procedure takes about 30 minutes.

Duration

After the first treatment, the effects last an average of 7.5 months. However, the amount of time it remains effective may vary. When your symptoms begin to return, see your doctor.

Possible side effects

Worldwide this treatment has been used since 1989 to treat a variety of conditions, including cerebral palsy in children and movement disorders (head, neck, shoulder and face).

As with all medicines, this product may cause some side effects. Generally, any side effects experienced are temporary. The most common side effects for primary hyperhidrosis are a perceived increase in sweating in areas other than the underarms, pain at the injection site, pain, hot flushes, and transient arm weakness. If you have any questions about side effects, please ask your doctor.