Both men and women can suffer from excessive sweating under the arms, and it is a common condition known as hyperhidrosis. It leads to the under arms producing more sweat than usual and often leads to issues in self-confidence. Many people who suffer from excessive sweating under arms are self-conscious about the problem and seek treatments to reduce the symptoms.

Many factors can cause excessive sweating under arms, and stress can often make the problem worse. Whilst some people suffer from excessive sweating because of an underlying medical issue, others experience this because of genetics. Finding an exact cause isn’t always possible for everyone, but there are treatments available to help ease the symptoms.

Excessive Sweating Under Arms Treatments At Hans Place Practice

Here at Hans Place Practice, we understand how excessive sweating under arms can impact an individual’s everyday life. It can lead to feelings of discomfort, as well as self-consciousness. It can affect overall happiness.

Injections

Wrinkle injections are commonly used for treating ageing conditions such as wrinkles, but many people don’t know it is also extremely effective for treating excessive sweating. It uses muscle-relaxing injections which are administered into the under arms. The prescription medicine that is injected can block the action of the sweat glands in the area, reducing excessive sweating. It works by preventing the nerve impulses to the injected muscles, which in turn stops the sweat glands from overworking.

The results of these injections for excessive sweating under arms is temporary and can last up to one year after treatment. The treatment itself comes with minimal discomfort, and the area can be numbed prior to injecting to relieve the pain. Most people have no downtime or recovery period, although side effects can include localised pain, inflammation, swelling and bruising.