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Treatment for excessive sweating
hyperhidrosis · excessive sweating · sweating injections · underarm sweating treatment
The doctor chooses treatment for heavy sweating. Most often these are injections of a medicine that switches off the sweat glands in the area for a while.
When sweat gets in the way of work and life: underarms, palms, or feet are wet even without heat or exercise.
⏱ Duration: the procedure usually takes 20 to 40 minutes; the effect appears after a few days and usually lasts 4 to 9 months
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Shaving. For the underarms, shave 1 to 2 days before the procedure.
- Deodorant. On the day, do not put deodorant on the area.
- Clothing. Dark, loose clothes.
What to bring
- Your ID
- A list of your medicines
How it goes
- The doctor examines the area
- Sometimes an iodine and starch test is done to see where you sweat most
- The skin is cleaned with antiseptic
- Many tiny injections are given with a thin needle
- The area is wiped, and you are told about aftercare
What you'll feel
- The injections are quick and many, like mosquito bites
- Palms and feet are more sensitive. The doctor will offer numbing
- Small bumps and redness go away quickly
Afterwards
- On the day, avoid saunas, steam rooms, and workouts
- The effect appears after a few days
- A repeat procedure is usually done when the sweating comes back
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Weakness in the hands after injections in the palms
- Trouble swallowing or breathing: call emergency services
Common questions
Is it harmful not to sweat in one area?
No. You still sweat elsewhere, and your body cools down normally.
Are there other options?
Yes: special antiperspirants, procedures with a mild current, and sometimes surgery. Your doctor will choose an option.