Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. It is most commonly associated with the axilla (armpit), but it can affect other parts of the body too. If you’re embarrassed about sweat patches and want a hyperhidrosis treatment, Botox for hyperhidrosis may be the answer.
What causes excessive sweating?
Excessive sweating can be due to a variety of reasons and the most common reason is the genetic predisposition. Apart from that secondary causes like hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.
Hyperhidrosis can be classified into two types mainly:
Primary hyperhidrosis:
Most of people have a genetic inclination for hyperhidrosis and include 30-50% of the affected population*. In the majority of these patients, the cause is unknown.
We also offer hyperhidrosis treatment in hands, feet and facial.
Laurie an experienced Nurse can treat hyperhidrosis using Botox® injections. This is a quick and straightforward method, which is highly effective and can be life changing for those who are troubled by excessive sweating.
When used to treat axilla (underarm) hyperhidrosis, Botox in the armpits is administered via a series of injections to prevent the sweat glands from excessive sweating.
The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes. This is a safe, well-established procedure that has been used for many years both in the NHS and private clinics.
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