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BOTOX® treatment for hyperhidrosis
Axillary hyperhidrosis (sweating of the armpits) that does not
respond to topical antiperspirants such as Drysol™, Saldrize™ or
Certain Dry™ may be treated with BOTOX®™. BOTOX®™ is an
extract of botulinum toxin and when injected into areas of the skin
that produce excess sweat, effectively reduces sweat production for
many months. BOTOX®™ injections to the sweat-producing areas of
the armpits can frequently provide relief for as long as 6 months.
An alternative treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis is surgical
removal of the axillary (armpit) sweat glands.
BOTOX®™ injections are also an effective remedy for palmar
hyperhidrosis (sweating of the palms of the hands) and relief can
last many months. However, the pain involved in the administration
of BOTOX® to the hands along with occasional problems related to
muscle weakness can make BOTOX®™ a less desirable form of therapy
for treating palmar hyperhidrosis. Although BOTOX®™ is approved
by the Federal Drug Administration in the United States for many
medical uses, it is not yet approved for the treatment of excess
perspiration. Physicians may use it to treat hyperhidrosis, but it
is considered an "off-label" indication.
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