Botox - Brief Article
Better Homes & Gardens , Feb, 2001 by Martha Miller
Helps Excessive Underarm Sweating
There's a new treatment for people who suffer from hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating.
It's Botox, the very same toxin dermatologists use to smooth out frown lines and crow's feet. Some dermatologists are using Botox on patients who sweat excessively beneath the armpits. Sweat glands are controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, and when Botox is injected in tiny amounts beneath the armpit, the toxin weakens nerve stimulation to the sweat gland.
Dr. Dan Berg, director of dermatological surgery at University of Washington Medical Center, says not every person is a candidate for Botox, and the first step should be to set up a medical consultation. "I take out skin cancers and do liposuction, but some of the most heartfelt `you-changed-my-life' e-mails I get are from patients who had the Botox treatment," he says.
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Hyperhidrosis or Excessive Sweating
What is hyperhidrosis?
Where does hyperhidrosis occur?
What are the symptoms of hyperhidrosis?
What are the alternative treatments for hyperhidrosis?
Is there a surgical treatment for hyperhidrosis?
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Boston, Massachussetts
"It's so awesome! I'm really glad I went to cure my hyperhidrosis. It's great to be able to go to the gym
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Reno, Nevada
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Irvine, California
"As a little boy, I already had sweaty palms. I was miserable because this condition
had been with me all my life. I dreaded attending church or social gatherings
because it meant I had to face others. Also, I had difficulty handling tools at
work because everything I touched became wet. I am very happy with the result
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Helena, Montana
"I tried medicines--from Beta Blockers--to lotions--to antipsychotics, but to no avail.
I was using Drysol. At the beginning it was great. I had dry hands for two
weeks in- between doses. Then slowly, the medication started to lose its affect
on me. Instead of applying once every two weeks it was once every two days.
I started to look on the Internet for other alternatives and found the website for the treating hyperhidrosis."
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Waikiki, Hawaii "I strongly suggest that anyone suffering from sweaty palms should consult
the doctor to have the surgery. I suffered from this problem for more than
20 years, and now there is no more hyperhidrosis." |
Houston, Texas "I am very happy to come to California to have removal of my hyperhidrosis. Both my hands and feet are now dry. If anyone in
the Houston, Texas area would like to talk with me, it's okay. Please
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