Hyperhidrosis Treatment

Hyperhidrosis is excessive and abnormal sweating that is not related to heat or exercise. Hyperhidrosis can disrupt normal daily activities and is known to cause embarrassment and social anxiety.

Hyperhidrosis treatment is available. The FDA has approved Botulinum toxin A (Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®, and Jeaveau®) to treat primary axillary hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of the underarms for patients who cannot find relief using antiperspirants.

Studies on Botulinum toxin A show injections can reduce underarm sweating by 82% to 87%. Results are noticeable about 4 days after treatment, and full effects can be felt and seen within two weeks. Sweating relief generally lasts from 4 to 12 months, and some studies have found botulinum toxin A underarm injections can last up to 14 months. Studies have shown additional treatments are safe and effective resulting in a better quality of life.