Have you ever felt embarrassed due to sweating of the underarms, especially during the hot summer month? According to WebMD Health, there is now a proven, effective treatment to combat those unsightly sweat rings that ruins your clothes, Botox. A treatment made famous for fighting wrinkles can also provide lasting relief from another embarrassing condition: excessive underarm sweat.

The first long-term study of Botox injections in the treatment of the common sweating disorder shows the injections can safely reduce underarm sweat for up to two years but typical result last 6-9 months.

Known in medical terms as axillary hyperhidrosis, the condition affects more than a million people in the U.S. People with this condition, 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.

“These long-term data demonstrate that Botox for severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis over a two-year period is a safe and effective therapeutic option for patients who otherwise struggle with substantial impairment,” says researcher Dee Anna Glaser, MD, professor of dermatology and vice chairman of dermatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, in a news release.

The FDA approved Botox for this treatment in July of 2004 and it is slowly growing in popularity, especially in hot climates. The treatments take about 30 minutes and there is minimal discomfort during the injection process. The number of units necessary depends on the size of the individual however the average is 100 units (50 units per underarm). Cost range is $900- $1500 per session.

If you would like more information regarding this procedure or would like to schedule a treatment, please contact our office at 503-635-8930 or email us.