Even though Hyperhidrosis is not considered a serious medical condition it can be a frustrating and embarrassing issue for sufferers due to the nature of the problem. There isn't an obvious cause which triggers the onset of Hyperhidrosis but it is a fault in the nervous system which normally controls sweat activity. Hyperhidrosis is the excessive sweating of an area of the body, which is not the result of exercise or a hot environment, which is why sweating normally occurs as the body's natural way of cooling itself down.
Often the first set of treatments will involve prescription antiperspirants or creams along with frequently airing the affected areas or changing clothes, but many find this has limited effectiveness and inconvenient. Sometimes antidepressant drugs will be prescribed but for some people they will have, or worry about side effects which means this is not feasible either.
The treatment for excessive sweating administered at the Cleage Clinic involve a series of injections in a grid formation around the affected area. Often this will be a form of Botox, which when applied to the right location will block the nerve signals to the overactive sweat glands. It can be thought of as a temporary stunning of the nerves, which stop them sending the untriggered signals to the sweat gland thereby stopping the sweating.
Hyperhidrosis of the hands is one of the most common areas affected. This is an area which normally releases minimal amounts of sweat even in hot or high exercise environment. Having clammy hands, especially in work situations, where you will be expected to be shaking hands as part of the standard greeting process is not ideal. You want to be remembered for something other than the person with sweaty hands which can also cause the recipient of the wet handshake some awkwardness too.
Another very common area for this treatment is under the arm - Botox for armpits is another simple procedure as is Botox for sweaty feet along with craniofacial hyperhidrosis which is the more medical name for excessive facial sweating.
The injections administered for both men and women will take effect in just a few days and for those who have had the procedure it has made a massive positive difference to their lives and confidence - especially in social situations. If you are a sufferer of excessive sweating and have not got on well with other treatments please get in touch to arrange an appointment so we can help you address your hyperhidrosis, so that it can no longer effect your daily activities.
The effect of the treatment will usually be noticed with a week with the reduction in sweating lasting around 5 months.
When you notice that your sweat levels are returning to pretreatment levels simply schedule in another session.
Perhaps not unsurprisingly, most hyperhidrosis treatments are carried out in the underarm region of the body (axillae). Whilst this is not always the most visible it can be bothersome and a cause for potential embarrassment leading to anxiety for many people. Whilst traditional non-invasive treatments for excessive sweating in the underarms include antiperspirants and prescription-strength antiperspirants that contain aluminium chloride, this often only provides limited benefits.
Our Botox injections are a popular and successful treatment for excessive sweating in the underarms. Botox can block the signals that trigger the production of sweat and as a result, reduce sweating in that area for several months. At Cleage Clinic our treatment is quick, safe, and effective, with minimal downtime.
The causes will vary from person to person and often it is almost impossible to categorically state what the cause of for a particular individual. Most are labelled as being caused by genetics, however, some medical conditions such as diabetes and thyroid issues, certain medications, infections, menopause, and certain types of cancer have also been proposed are causes although there is yet to be a definitive cause
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