Concerned about sweaty armpits running your dress clothes or impacting the quality of your life. Continue reading to find out if Botox injections might be right for you. Dr. Jarret Morrow offers treatments with Botox for excessive sweating in the armpits at Serene Radiance Rutherford clinic in South Edmonton.

Botox® was approved by Health Canada for the treatment of axillary (armpit) hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) in 2001. As an alternative to topical antiperspirants, Botox® is highly effective. Approximately 3% of the population have hyperhidrosis which means that these individuals sweat more than necessary to maintain normal healthy body temperature. Botox® is covered by many private insurance plans, so patients only have to pay an injection fee.

Everyone sweats, it’s a part of life. In fact, sweating is a healthy way to maintain our normal body temperature but it’s not always something that humans like to do! Sweating is good after a workout, so we can feel the burn, but if you find yourself soaking your office clothes and needing to change while at work, or not being able to withdraw your hand for a business meet and greet without having a wet handshake, then it could be an issue. It can be embarrassing for many people which is why people often do not talk to their doctor or seek help. Dr. Morrow offers treatment for those who suffer from hyperhidrosis in South Edmonton.

Excessive Sweating and Primary Hyperhidrosis – Edmonton

Little is actually known about what causes primary hyperhidrosis, but it is believed to have a genetic component and run in families. It typically has an onset before age 25 in those affected and areas commonly involved are usually the armpits, palms, and soles of the feet. While emotional stress and heat can make the condition worse, they are not thought to cause the condition. A key feature is that the focal sweating stops during sleep.