The medical term used for the Excessive sweating is � Hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweating
in armpits or on the palms and soles can pose a significant social
problem as well as a real daily nuisance. It could be embarrassing to
shake hands with sweaty palms, and sweaty feet can cause offensive odor
in the feet. Excessive sweat in the armpits could be socially
embarrassing leaving one with wet shirts and foul smell.
There are very effective and world class
treatments for Excessive sweating available at Cosmetique® to help you
put a lid on this smelly problem - Hyperhidrosis. First of all Dr Azim
will determine the cause of your excessive sweating. After Dr. Khan
determines and confirms that you do not have any significant medical
problem causing excessive sweating he will offer you the best treatment
options in your particular situation. It may be a medication in the form
of a lotion or spray that you may have to apply a few times a week on
the sweaty areas, or the latest treatment called as Iontophoresis or a
tiny injection of Botox®.
Q: What is Iontophoresis?
Iontophoresis is a special treatment for
excessive sweating in the armpits, or on hands and feet. A computerized
machine is used to generate very low voltage special waves through
water and the affected area is placed on a wet surface on the machine.
These special waves reduce the flow of excessive sweat from the affected area. You will need a series of treatments to bring excessive sweating to normal.
Q: Can Botox® be used for excessive sweating?
YES, Botox® is a very effective therapy
for the treatment of excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis). Botox injection
stops the sweat glands from forming excessive sweat. It is simple, safe
and minimally invasive treatment. The effect lasts for 3 to 14 months,
varying from one patient to another. To learn more about other options
to control excessive sweating make an appointment with Dr Azim at Cosmetique®.
