Patients who have been diagnosed with hyperhidrosis know how excessive sweating can impact their daily lives. Hyperhidrosis commonly occurs in patients under the arms, causing them to sweat even when they are not hot or participating in exercise. For many patients who have this condition, traditional antiperspirants available over-the-counter often fail to work. Some may…
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. Men and women who sweat from the underarms even when they’re not exercising or in a warm environment find this condition to be incredibly embarrassing. They may sweat quickly and significantly to the point where they saturate a shirt or blouse minutes after putting it on in…
Sweating is perfectly normal. It is the body’s natural way to regulate body temperature when warm. But there are some men and women who deal with much more sweating than is considered normal or necessary. These patients are often evaluated by medical professionals and told they have a condition called hyperhidrosis. What is hyperhidrosis? Also…
Excessive sweating is a frustrating condition and can cause you to feel self-conscious in social settings, especially if you're wearing clothing that easily shows sweat stains. At my plastic surgery practice in Las Vegas, we use BOTOX to treat axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating under the arms). If you're considering BOTOX treatment for hyperhidrosis, you likely…