Botox Hyperhidrosis
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Hyperhidrosis is a disorder that makes you sweat more than you need to. In primary hyperhidrosis, the cause is unknown and can affect specific areas, such as armpits, hands, feet and/or face. Other factors such as diabetes, menopause, nerve damage and some medications can also cause excessive sweating, call secondary hyperhidrosis. We will need to do a full exam to arrive at a diagnosis. BOTOX® focal injections are an effective way to treat excessive sweating. In one study of excessive underarm sweating, 95% of patients experienced an average reduction in sweating of 83% in 1 week.
HYPERHIDROSIS
Sweat is your body’s temperature regulator - a way in which our bodies cool down, however, many individuals suffer from excessive sweating, a medical condition known as “hyperhidrosis”. In severe primary axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis, sweating significantly exceeds the body’s normal requirements for cooling. It is a fairly common problem that can be limited to the underarms, but can also affect the face, back, palms and soles of the feet. Usually an inherited condition, hyperhidrosis can
affect those who suffer from it on a social, functional, and emotional level.
There are several products and treatment options available to assist individuals suffering from hyperhidrosis. Below is an overview of some products and treatment options you may have heard about or would like to consider trying. If you have any questions about which treatment option may be right for you, speak with one of our health care professionals.
Antiperspirants/Deodorants: Often considered the "first line" of treatment for severe underarm sweating, over-the-counter “antiperspirants” work by blocking sweat ducts, thereby reducing the amount of perspiration that reaches the skin. The most widely used ingredients in antiperspirants are metallic salts, including aluminum chloride hexahydrate (Drysol ®).
“Deodorants” help control body odor, which is caused by a reaction between bacteria and sweat. The deodorants work by making the skin more acidic, and hence less attractive to bacteria. They are often used in combination with antiperspirants to help control sweating in addition to odor.
Prescription Antiperspirants/Deodorants: Your doctor may prescribe a stronger antiperspirant for your severe underarm sweating. These also work by blocking sweat ducts, thereby reducing the amount of perspiration that reaches the skin.
Oral Medications: Prescription oral medications work by essentially blocking the neurotransmission or signal that is responsible for the production of sweat. These medications are not used specifically for hyperhidrosis but have the side effect of dryness. They are believed to have a very limited success rate.
Alternative Therapy: Herbal remedies such as sage tea or sage tablets, chamomile, valerian root, and St. John’s Wort, as well as biofeedback, acupuncture, hypnosis, and relaxation techniques, are sometimes suggested as treatments for severe underarm sweating.
BOTOX®: BOTOX® treatment is approved by the FDA to treat the symptoms of severe hyperhidrosis when medicines used on the skin (topical) do not work well enough. BOTOX® is injected into the affected areas and works by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops. Iontophoresis: This procedure involves sending a small electrical current to the surface of the affected
area while it is submerged in water. In general, treatments must be repeated 3-4 times per week. It’s not entirely understood how or why iontophoresis works, however it is believed that the electric current and mineral particles in the water work together to microscopically thicken the outer layer of the skin. This blocks the flow of sweat to the skin’s surface. Once this sweat output is blocked or interrupted, sweat production to the underarms, palms and soles can suddenly stop. The procedure can also be done at home using a home device.
Surgery: A variety of surgical approaches have been used to treat severe underarm sweating, but they are usually reserved for the most extreme cases that do not respond to other treatments. One of the most common types of surgery used today for this condition is called endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS). With ETS, the patient is put to sleep with general anesthesia and then the surgeon attempts to interrupt the transmission of nerve signals between the spinal column and sweat glands in the affected area. Other surgical procedures used for treating severe underarm sweating include liposuction and removal of the sweat glands under the armpits.
Only a medical professional can diagnose severe hyperhidrosis that is not being effectively managed with clinical strength antiperspirants. If your condition is significantly interfering with your daily activities, talk with a health care professional about products and treatments that may be right for you.
Hyperhidrosis Treatment with Botox
Minors Test
In some area such as hands, feet and underarms we perform a test called the Minors Test. First, we apply Betadine to the affected area and then sprinkle corn starch over this area. When the patient starts to sweat the area affected will turn blue or black in color. This test illustrated to the physician exactly where most of the sweating is occurring, in the affected area.
Treatment Procedure
Anesthetic cream is applied to the area being treated and left on the skin for approximately 20-30 minutes. The anesthetic cream is then removed and the area is then cleansed with alcohol. Treatment of the hands and feet tend to be more sensitive and may require ice, oral sedation, or nerve blocks to make the treatment more comfortable. Through a tiny needle, a small amount of BOTOX is injected under the skins surface, causing the formation of a tiny bleb (a bulge under the skin). These injections are spaced about 1-2 cm apart, and cover the entire area affected by the excessive sweating. After injections you can continue your normal activities. There should be a decrease in sweating in approximately 48 hours, with maximum results achieved at 2 weeks. Treatments can reduce or eliminate sweating for 9-12 months in duration, with some patients noticing an increase in length before treatment, with regular treatment intervals.
Sweat is your body’s temperature regulator - a way in which our bodies cool down, however, many individuals suffer from excessive sweating, a medical condition known as “hyperhidrosis”. In severe primary axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis, sweating significantly exceeds the body’s normal requirements for cooling. It is a fairly common problem that can be limited to the underarms, but can also affect the face, back, palms and soles of the feet. Usually an inherited condition, hyperhidrosis can
affect those who suffer from it on a social, functional, and emotional level.
There are several products and treatment options available to assist individuals suffering from hyperhidrosis. Below is an overview of some products and treatment options you may have heard about or would like to consider trying. If you have any questions about which treatment option may be right for you, speak with one of our health care professionals.
Antiperspirants/Deodorants: Often considered the "first line" of treatment for severe underarm sweating, over-the-counter “antiperspirants” work by blocking sweat ducts, thereby reducing the amount of perspiration that reaches the skin. The most widely used ingredients in antiperspirants are metallic salts, including aluminum chloride hexahydrate (Drysol ®).
“Deodorants” help control body odor, which is caused by a reaction between bacteria and sweat. The deodorants work by making the skin more acidic, and hence less attractive to bacteria. They are often used in combination with antiperspirants to help control sweating in addition to odor.
Prescription Antiperspirants/Deodorants: Your doctor may prescribe a stronger antiperspirant for your severe underarm sweating. These also work by blocking sweat ducts, thereby reducing the amount of perspiration that reaches the skin.
Oral Medications: Prescription oral medications work by essentially blocking the neurotransmission or signal that is responsible for the production of sweat. These medications are not used specifically for hyperhidrosis but have the side effect of dryness. They are believed to have a very limited success rate.
Alternative Therapy: Herbal remedies such as sage tea or sage tablets, chamomile, valerian root, and St. John’s Wort, as well as biofeedback, acupuncture, hypnosis, and relaxation techniques, are sometimes suggested as treatments for severe underarm sweating.
BOTOX®: BOTOX® treatment is approved by the FDA to treat the symptoms of severe hyperhidrosis when medicines used on the skin (topical) do not work well enough. BOTOX® is injected into the affected areas and works by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops. Iontophoresis: This procedure involves sending a small electrical current to the surface of the affected
area while it is submerged in water. In general, treatments must be repeated 3-4 times per week. It’s not entirely understood how or why iontophoresis works, however it is believed that the electric current and mineral particles in the water work together to microscopically thicken the outer layer of the skin. This blocks the flow of sweat to the skin’s surface. Once this sweat output is blocked or interrupted, sweat production to the underarms, palms and soles can suddenly stop. The procedure can also be done at home using a home device.
Surgery: A variety of surgical approaches have been used to treat severe underarm sweating, but they are usually reserved for the most extreme cases that do not respond to other treatments. One of the most common types of surgery used today for this condition is called endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS). With ETS, the patient is put to sleep with general anesthesia and then the surgeon attempts to interrupt the transmission of nerve signals between the spinal column and sweat glands in the affected area. Other surgical procedures used for treating severe underarm sweating include liposuction and removal of the sweat glands under the armpits.
Only a medical professional can diagnose severe hyperhidrosis that is not being effectively managed with clinical strength antiperspirants. If your condition is significantly interfering with your daily activities, talk with a health care professional about products and treatments that may be right for you.
Hyperhidrosis Treatment with Botox
Minors Test
In some area such as hands, feet and underarms we perform a test called the Minors Test. First, we apply Betadine to the affected area and then sprinkle corn starch over this area. When the patient starts to sweat the area affected will turn blue or black in color. This test illustrated to the physician exactly where most of the sweating is occurring, in the affected area.
Treatment Procedure
Anesthetic cream is applied to the area being treated and left on the skin for approximately 20-30 minutes. The anesthetic cream is then removed and the area is then cleansed with alcohol. Treatment of the hands and feet tend to be more sensitive and may require ice, oral sedation, or nerve blocks to make the treatment more comfortable. Through a tiny needle, a small amount of BOTOX is injected under the skins surface, causing the formation of a tiny bleb (a bulge under the skin). These injections are spaced about 1-2 cm apart, and cover the entire area affected by the excessive sweating. After injections you can continue your normal activities. There should be a decrease in sweating in approximately 48 hours, with maximum results achieved at 2 weeks. Treatments can reduce or eliminate sweating for 9-12 months in duration, with some patients noticing an increase in length before treatment, with regular treatment intervals.