#8 Does BOTOX Have A Role In Excessive Sweating (HYPERHIDROSIS)? | Dr. Shabari Arumugam

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Does BOTOX Have A Role In Excessive Sweating (HYPERHIDROSIS)? Have you ever heard of IONTOPHORESIS?Does Hyperhidrosis is completely curable?


 Read till the end to know the answers!

 Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. Get ready to know about the best modes of treatment for Hyperhidrosis. This is the continuation of the last post and the treatment available in India is briefed in this post.

If you haven’t gone through my previous posts related to Excessive Sweating, click here for part 1 & part 2.



Iontophoresis 



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Iontophoresis




The procedure is simple. You have to keep your hand and foot in a tray containing water.

We will place a plate in the tray, through which current will be passed. Don’t worry we won’t shock you! 

Pretty simple right!

Each sitting lasts around 20 minutes. 
The procedure is repeated 3 - 4 times a week, for 1 month (to be decided by your dermatologist) and then maintenance treatment is necessary.

The decision to use iontophoresis / any modifications has to be decided only by a certified dermatologist.

Injectable therapies: Botox 


Botox (Botulinum toxin) needs no introduction. Thanks to the media.

It corrects wrinkles. Does it have a role in Hyperhidrosis?

Yes

In fact, 

Botox is the effective treatment for Hyperhidrosis in the palms, soles and axilla.

And only 1-2 treatments per year 
You may experience pain!
Significant results in 2 weeks!

Sweat reduction devices:


Microwave thermolysis and ultrasound therapy, though FDA approved, are not used much in Indian settings.

Surgery:

To keep it simple, cut the nerve responsible for sweating! That’s it!

CONCLUSION:

Despite the availability of a wide range of treatment options, Hyperhidrosis can only be controlled and can't be cured completely!


Hope I have addressed the most common doubts on Hyperhidrosis. The treatment approach may subject to change based on the expertise of your certified dermatologist 

If you have any queries, leave it in the comments.


Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

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