About Excessive Sweating

While sweating is experienced by everyone, some people sweat more profusely than others. Excessive sweating is a condition called hyperhidrosis. An estimated 2-3% of adults suffer from hyperhidrosis. Typical areas affected are the underarms, hands, feet, face, scalp, buttocks and groin.  

Treatment Options:

Prescription medicines: There are topical medicines that can be applied to the skin to help decrease sweating as well as pills that help keep you dry.  

Iontophoresis: Using a saltwater bath and a low electric current, the hands and feet can be treated at home and help decrease the amount of sweat that is released.  

Botox®: Botox® isn’t just used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the skin; it can also be used to treat hyperhidrosis. The injections work by blocking your body’s release of biochemicals that trigger sweating. As these biochemicals are blocked, you’ll produce less sweat at and around the injection site. The amount of Botox required to treat hyperhidrosis varies depending on the severity of your condition and your desired outcome.

miraDry®: miraDry® is the first and only non-invasive treatment to permanently eliminate your underarm sweat glands. This non-invasive procedure uses energy that targets and destroys the sweat and odor glands in your underarm. While Botox and other treatment options offer temporary solutions, the results from miraDry® are permanent. Most patients only need one treatment, but severe sweating can take two sessions.