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Axillary Hyperhidrosis Treatment
Axillary Hyperhidrosis Treatment

Axillary hyperhidrosis is the excessive sweating of the armpits. It's not directly caused by stress or anxiety. Experts believe that it's because of the over-stimulation of the sweat glands by the autonomic nervous system. In addition, it tends to run in the family. If you wish to put an end to this, read on to learn some axillary hyperhidrosis treatment methods.

For moderate cases of armpit sweating, anti-perspirants may provide some form of relief. They are readily available in grocery stores or drugstores. They're completely different from deodorants. Anti-perspirants control sweating, while deodorants control foul odor caused by bacterial growth. Some anti-perspirants come with deodorants in them.

Your doctor may prescribe aluminum chloride hexahydrate. This is a topical medication that comes in either solution or gel form. It's applied before bedtime, to let it work for 6-8 hours as you sleep. In the morning, it's washed off with soap and water. While on this medication, the use of anti-perspirants or deodorants is prohibited.

When topical solutions fail, botox injection becomes a treatment option. Botulinum toxoid paralyzes the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. A session takes only about an hour, so you can go back to your work or other activities soon enough. And it provides many months of relief from the excessive underarm sweating problem.

Another mode of treatment is called tap water iontophoresis. The armpits, or other affected body areas, are submerged into an electrolyte solution. Low intensity current is then introduced by means of a galvanic device. The entire process can be done right at home. Many people find this method impractical and messy.

Finally, when everything else fails, surgery is usually the last axillary hyperhidrosis treatment choice. There are various approaches for this. The sweat glands may be resected by means of subcutaneous curettage. Then there's also the autonomic nerves inducing the problem being removed. The downside is excessive sweating may be experienced in other body parts. I personally used a sweating home remedy by following an online guide that worked for me, and you can find out more about it at my website link below.




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