WHAT IS EXCESSIVE SWEATING (HYPERHIDROSIS) AND WHAT HELPS IT?
We have around 3 million sweat glands in our skin. Only about 5% of these glands are active during normal activity or rest. However, during intense physical activity, environmental heat increase, and stressful conditions, the remaining 95% become active, initiating sweating, and even leading to excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
WHAT IS EXCESSIVE SWEATING?
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is when a person sweats more than usual. Sweating is, in fact, the body’s natural mechanism for regulating temperature. In some individuals, the body sweats more in specific areas such as the armpits, palms, and soles of the feet to regulate temperature.
WHAT CAUSES EXCESSIVE SWEATING?
Excessive sweating can be due to both psychological and organic reasons. Some people sweat more when they experience anxiety, stress, or excitement. Others may experience excessive sweating due to physical reasons such as hormonal changes, certain medications, obesity, or thyroid problems.
WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING?
Excessive sweating can impact daily life and reduce a person’s self-confidence. Treatment for excessive sweating can vary depending on the underlying cause.
Topical antiperspirants are commonly used in the treatment of excessive sweating. Antiperspirants usually contain aluminum salts and work by blocking sweat glands. However, it’s important to remember the necessity of daily use of antiperspirants and that aluminum-containing ones may be harmful in the long term.
Iontophoresis therapy is another treatment for excessive sweating. It involves applying a low-level electrical current (15-25 milliamps) to the hands and feet in tap water to reduce the activity of sweat glands. Although there are now simple home-use forms available, they may not be very practical due to the difficulty of application.
WHAT IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE TREATMENT FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING?
The most comfortable treatment for excessive sweating is sweat botox. Also known as botulinum toxin, it is derived from bacteria. Sweat botox blocks the muscles that allow sweat produced by sweat glands to exit our pores.
WHERE IS SWEAT BOTOX APPLIED?
It is an effective and safe method for treating excessive sweating in specific areas such as the armpits, palms, and soles of the feet.
IS SWEAT BOTOX PERMANENT?
Additionally, with repeated sweat botox treatments, the muscles responsible for squirting out sweat will eventually forget to work, resulting in a long-term reduction in sweating.
Especially as summer approaches, you should consider experiencing the comfort of sweat botox application.
