Treatment of excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
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Description
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is caused by a higher activity of the sweat glands.
It most often affects the palms, soles and armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis), causing significant discomfort for the patient in terms of health (bacterial infections) and social aspects.
Facts
- Local anesthesia
- Outpatient procedure
- Procedure lasts 30 minutes
- Recovery in a day
Botulinum toxin, which is used to smooth wrinkles, also affects the glands and is therefore the first choice treatment for excessive sweating.
- Botulinum toxin is injected subcutaneously into the glandular areas using single punctures, the skin can be numbed using numbing creams or local anesthesia.
- The procedure takes up to 30 minutes.
- The full effect is seen within a few days and lasts around 4 months.
- Suitable areas for treatment are: hands, feet and underarms.
The treatment is not suitable for patients with myasthenia gravis.
