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Underarm Sweating
Can BOTOX® treatment help?
BOTOX™ is FDA-approved for severe underarm sweating when topical agents don´t work.
BOTOX™ treatment 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.
How effective is BOTOX™ treatment?
BOTOX™ treatment is very effective. One clinical study involved 322 patients with severe
underarm sweating.
- 57 out of 104 BOTOX™ treated patients (55%) achieved an effective response–compared
to only 6 out of 108 treated without BOTOX™ (6%).
- 84 out of 104 BOTOX™ treated patients (81%) achieved a greater than 50% reduction
in sweating–compared to only 44 out of 108 treated without BOTOX™ (41%).
What is treatment with BOTOX™ like?
The procedure is relatively straightforward. A small volume of BOTOX™ solution is injected
into the affected underarm area through a very fine needle. The needle is placed
just under the skin, so you may experience some injection-related discomfort. You
will receive multiple injections based on your doctor´s assessment of the area that
needs to be treated.
What should I expect after I have received BOTOX™ treatment?
You should notice a significant reduction in underarm sweating within four weeks of
your first treatment. There is a possibility that some sweat glands may be missed,
and you may continue to experience some sweating from the untreated areas. If you
do not see a significant reduction in sweating, you should contact your healthcare
provider and request a follow-up consultation.
How long does the BOTOX™ treatment last?
In a recent clinical study, the median duration of response in BOTOX™ patients was
201 days or 6.7 months (i.e., half of the patients had a treatment duration of at
least 201 days or 6.7 months). It is not a cure; your symptoms will return gradually,
and you will know when the time is right for another treatment. Your healthcare provider
will recommend a treatment strategy to ensure that you receive the best possible
results with BOTOX™ treatment.
