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Hyperhidrosis - NHS Treatment Choices

In one or a few areas of the body: "Focal" means that the excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) affects one or a few parts of the body. The areas of the body most commonly affected are the underarms, hands and/or feet, and forehead.

Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is an embarrassing condition that affects millions of Americans. Although it's not medically dangerous, hyperhidrosis can seriously interfere with work, love, and play. Most people with hyperhidrosis have never seen a doctor about their condition.

If you suffer from excessive sweating, you may feel like you've tried everything. You may have lost hope. Therapy for hyperhidrosis can be challenging for both the patient and the physician. Both topical and systemic medications have been used.

Botulinum toxin can be injected into the skin in areas of the body affected by hyperhidrosis. This helps reduce sweating in these areas by blocking the signals from the brain to the sweat glands. Around 15-20 injections are given in the affected areas of the body, such as the armpits, hands, feet or face.

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