Botox For Sweating

Botox is one of the most popular methods to treat excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis). This condition affects more than a million people in the U.S. People suffering from hyperhidrosis sweat up to four times more than normal in order to maintain a normal body temperature. People with the disorder often suffer from difficulty in social situations and say it significantly interferes with their daily activities.

In this three-year study, researchers examined the safety, effectiveness, and cost of repeated treatment with Botox injections on people with hyperhidrosis and the impact of the treatment on their quality of life. The study found that the treatment had a positive effect on the patients’ quality of life.

• Before treatment, 66%-72% of patients were somewhat or very dissatisfied with their ability to perform their current work activities, compared with 9%-20% after treatment.
• Participants reported significantly less limitation in interpersonal and social situations. Before treatment 17%-33% said they were somewhat or very satisfied with their ability to perform non-work activities. After treatment, that proportion increased to 78%-88%.
• The number of patients who reported feeling “emotionally damaged or injured” due to their hyperhidrosis reduced by about half before and after treatment, from 76%-83% to 32%-42%.