Today, on 03.02.2021, the Male grooming day celebrated. We want to take this as an opportunity to talk about a topic in the field of personal care that poses a major problem for many sufferers: Excessive sweating.

When excessive sweating becomes a problem

Sweating is basically a normal and important function of our body. When we are hot, we sweat. The moisture that forms on the skin provides a cooling effect. This happens both at high temperatures and during strenuous physical activity. Without this important ability we would quickly overheat.

However, there are people for whom sweating is not only related to protection from heat. They sweat spontaneously and uncontrollably. This form of excessive sweating is called Hyperhidrosis called. It represents a major psychological burden for those affected in everyday life. And it is a vicious circle. Because often the mere thought of the unpleasant situation that sweating puts them in is enough for these patients to further stimulate sweat production. Affected people often avoid clothing in strong, bright colors that quickly show sweat stains. Thus, excessive sweating severely restricts daily life.

Treating hyperhidrosis

The causes of excessive sweating are therefore partly also psychological in nature. Therefore, a more relaxed attitude toward the issue often brings sufferers some relief. The less you worry about possible sweat stains or sweaty hands, the sooner the problem eases. However, many patients have already been through a long ordeal and therefore cannot free themselves from this vicious cycle of sweating free themselves. They can be helped with Botox injections.

Botox against excessive sweating

Hyperhidrosis typically affects localized areas such as the armpits, hands, or feet. The sweat glands receive an impulse to produce sweat from the nervous system. This is also the reason why Botox has proven to be an effective remedy against excessive sweating. Because botulinum toxin interrupts the nerve transmission to the glands. As a result, the impulse to produce sweat goes nowhere. At OmniMed we first identify the area to be treated during the Botox treatment for hyperhidrosis first with a Minor sweat test. After that we inject small amounts of Botox precisely into the affected spots in the armpits, on the palms or soles. After about a week the full effect sets in, which lasts around one year lasts.

Use our Online appointment booking, to arrange an appointment for a Botox treatment for excessive sweating at OmniMed in Eisenstadt or Klagenfurt. You are also welcome to call the practice directly to arrange an appointment: +43 676 4777829 (Mon-Fri from 8am-6pm).