Excessive Sweating? Now There's a Solution!

When even the strongest drug-store antiperspirant still leaves you wet, it’s time to take control.

Everyone sweats, but for some people it’s way beyond what an antiperspirant can handle. If your excessive sweating has you changing your clothes at work, dreading a handshake or choosing clothes because they won’t show sweat stains, it could be a medical condition called hyperhidrosis.

What is Hyperhidrosis?

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 the armpits, hands, feet and/or face. Other factors such as diabetes, menopause, nerve damage and some medications can also cause excessive sweating, called secondary hyperhydrosis. Your doctor will need to do a full exam to arrive at a diagnosis.

Your Quality of Life is Important!

Hyperhidrosis is not a life-threatening condition, but it can seriously affect your quality of life. Besides being a big inconvenience and costing you money, hyperhidrosis can cause skin breakouts, unpleasant odours and promote infections. It is estimated that 910,000 Canadians are affected by some form of hyperhidrosis.

Hyperhidrosis is Treatable

The good news about hyperhidrosis is that it can be successfully treated. There are a number of options, but there’s no single “right” way to treat hyperhidrosis. you have taken the first step by discussing your condition with your doctor.

Treatment Options

Focal Injections interrupt the signal from the nerves to the sweat glands

Topical Treatments such as aluminum chloride hexahydrate, inhibit sweating

Oral Medications treat the underlying conditions

Iontophoresis involves applying a low-intensity electric current to the affected areas

Surgery severs the nerves that cause excessive sweating

BOTOX® Works!

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 one week. Plus, the effect lasts up to seven months on average. BOTOX® is the only prescription medication approved for the treatment of hyperhidrosis.

BOTOX® Safety

BOTOX® is deemed safe and effective when used correctly by a specially trained doctor. BOTOX® has been used for many years to treat other conditions and has been approved in Canada to treat muscle spasms affecting the eyes, neck and limbs, as well as muscle spasms in children as young as two years of age with cerebral palsy. The long-term safety of the drug is well proven.

BOTOX® Treatment is Simple

The procedure is BOTOX® treatment is a simple one. A small amount of the drug is injected intradermally to the affected area using a very fine needle. The needle is placed just under the skin and any discomfort is minimal. You may also choose to have a local anesthetic applied to the area before the injection if you are concerned about needles. You should notice a significant reduction of sweating in the treated areas within a week of treatment.

To find out more about Hyperhidrosis or BOTOX® treatment for excessive sweating contact our clinic today. BOTOX® for Hyperhidrosis is often covered by private health plans.