Sweating is a normal body function. It is essential for proper functioning of our body organs because it helps body to maintain its temperature. But excess of sweating is definitely bad. It causes an unpleasing odor especially in summer and in acute cases it may lead to dehydration. It may have disastrous effects on your personal and professional life because, for sure, no one likes a man who stinks!
Hyperhidrosis is the term that is used to define excessive sweating which is characterized by an extremity of sweating in underarms, hands, feet and face or the whole body due to overactive sweat glands.
In fact, hyperhidrosis is not a dangerous disorder rather you can categorize it as unpleasant and inconvenient. People who sweat excessively have to wash their face, hands and feet more frequently, have to use deodorants and antiperspirants repeatedly and have to be a degree more careful towards their hygiene and cleanliness. It may cause infection as well.
You must go for a checkup if you think that you sweat more than you need. Your doctor will diagnose the disorder after checking your medical history and taking a physical exam. Minor test and gravimetry are two tests that are frequently used to diagnose the disorder.
You may feel amazed on knowing that Botox is an excellent treatment for hyperhidrosis. Many have known Botox only for wrinkles and saggy skin. Only a few know that Botox has a long list of applications that also includes its usage in hyperhidrosis. It is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as a safe method to treat overactive sweat glands.
How Botox works
Sweat glands start producing their secretion when they are excited by a nerve. A small amount of Botox is injected through a fine needle which paralyzes this nerve thereby cutting sweating in a half over a month. Repeated administration is necessary to maintain results. Usually, patients need to take another injection after every 6 months.
Effects of botox are local. Sweat glands in other parts of the body will, most likely, produce the normal amount of sweat.
Potential risks and complication
Administration of Botox injection is a simple and easy procedure. It does not entail a long list of potential side effects. However, some possible downsides of the treatment are
- Pain at the injection site
- Flu like symptoms
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Headache
- Itching
- Fever
- Anxiety
Most likely, you will feel a significant reduction in sweating within seven days of Botox administration. Feel free to ask if you have any query about the treatment, else come and get rid of excessive sweating!