Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
What is the Cause of Hyperhidrosis?
Although neurologic, metabolic, and other systemic diseases can sometimes cause excessive sweating, most cases occur in people who are otherwise healthy. Heat and emotions may trigger hyperhidrosis in some, but many who suffer from hyperhidrosis sweat nearly all the time, regardless of their mood or the weather.
What is the Treatment For Hyperhidrosis?
Through a systematic evaluation of causes and triggers of excessive sweating, followed by a judicious, stepwise approach to treatment, many people with this annoying disorder can achieve good results and improved quality of life.
Botox
Botulinum toxin (Botox), much in the news as a cosmetic treatment for wrinkles, has actually been used in many areas of medicine for some time, such as in the treatment of muscle spasms and certain types of headaches. Another medical use is for treating excessive underarm sweating.
Numerous small injections of Botox are made in each armpit. These injections usually stop the sweating within 24 hours. Results last approximately 6-9 months with relief from sweating. Having this done in the underarms or axilla will not cause you to sweat more in other places on your body and armpit sweat is not used to auto regulate temperature.
This treatment is approved in Canada, and many insurance providers offer coverage for this treatment.