Hyperhidrosis means “excessive sweating“. Sweating is vital for our organism as it regulates our body temperature. Heat, physical exertion and also stress lead to increased perspiration in the skin’s countless sweat glands. This process is regulated by our autonomic nervous system. Under certain circumstances, however, excessive sweat production occurs without the above-mentioned stress situations. This is referred to as hyperhidrosis.
Generalized hyperhidrosis, which affects the entire body, can occasionally be caused by underlying conditions such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, hormonal disorders and certain internal diseases. If the underlying disease is treated, the hyperhidrosis usually disappears as well.
Circumscribed, focal hyperhidrosis is a common problem. It is usually hereditary. The typical localizations are armpits, palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Sweat secretion is usually permanently increased, but often increases massively under stress or nervousness.
There are several options for treating focal hyperhidrosis: Firstly, topical application of preparations containing aluminum salts is tried. For hands and feet, iontophoresis, a treatment with weak direct electric current, may also be used. Further success can be achieved in part with surgical measures, possibly also laser.
A modern, long-term effective method for reducing annoying underarm perspiration is treatment with botulinum (medication: BOTOX®)
Botulinum toxin A is a protein produced by bacteria that works by inhibiting certain nerve impulses. If the substance is injected into the muscle, it weakens it. This is used to treat certain pathological muscle spasms, but also to smooth facial wrinkles. Focal hyperhidrosis is treated by injecting tiny amounts of the substance into the skin. This inhibits nerve impulses that are transmitted to the sweat glands, thereby preventing perspiration. The effect is temporary and usually lasts up to almost a year.
Do you suffer from annoying, increased underarm perspiration? The gentle botulinum treatment is ideal for long-term and gentle treatment of your excessive sweating.
