Body Concerns
Excessive Sweating
Sweating that goes beyond what is needed to regulate body temperature can be difficult to live with, affecting clothing choices, confidence and daily routines. The good news is that hyperhidrosis is a well-understood condition with a highly effective clinical treatment, offering relief that standard antiperspirants cannot provide.
UNDERSTANDING THE CONCERN
What is Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating, goes well beyond normal perspiration. People with hyperhidrosis sweat heavily and unpredictably regardless of temperature or activity level, which can have a significant impact on daily life, clothing choices and confidence. The underarms are the most commonly affected area, though hyperhidrosis can also affect the hands, feet and face.
The condition occurs when the sweat glands are overstimulated by the nervous system. It is not caused by poor hygiene and does not reflect anxiety or stress, though stress can worsen it. Standard antiperspirants rarely provide adequate relief, and many patients have been managing with daily coping strategies for years before seeking clinical treatment.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Sweating heavily regardless of temperature or activity level
Clothing choices dictated by fear of visible sweat marks
Antiperspirants that provide little or no relief
Sweating that affects your confidence in social or professional situations
Years of managing with daily coping strategies rather than treatment
Recommended Treatments
Botulinum toxin injections are a well-established and highly effective treatment for underarm hyperhidrosis. This is the treatment we use.
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