Hyperhidrosis / Sweating
Severe underarm sweating is a medical condition known as severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis, which involves overactive sweat glands. Sweat is your body's temperature regulator. In severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis, sweating significantly exceeds the body's normal requirements for cooling.
For more information about severe underarm sweating, click on the link at the end of this article to visit the International Hyperhidrosis Society Web site.
Treatment Options
A number of different treatments and products are available to help people with severe underarm sweating. Here's an overview of some you may have heard about or considered trying. Dr. Miller can answer questions you have about which treatment option may be right for you.
Antiperspirants/Deodorants
Often considered the "first line" of treatment for severe underarm sweating, over-the-counter and prescription antiperspirants work by blocking sweat ducts, thereby reducing the amount of perspiration that reaches the skin. The most widely used ingredients in antiperspirants are metallic salts, including aluminum chloride hexahydrate. Antiperspirants can cause skin irritation, and higher concentrations of aluminum chloride can be destructive to fabrics.
Deodorants help control body odor, which is caused by a reaction between bacteria and sweat. The deodorants work by making the skin more acidic, and hence less attractive to bacteria. They are often used in combination with antiperspirants to help control sweating in addition to odor.
BOTOX® Treatment
BOTOX® is FDA-approved for severe underarm sweating that is inadequately managed with topical agents. BOTOX® helps control this condition by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don't receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops.
If excessive sweating is significantly interfering with your daily activities, talk to Dr. Miller about products and treatments that may help you control this condition.
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