Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a condition that can cause embarrassment and social avoidance. At Delta Laser and Skin Care Centre, we offer BOTOX® Therapeutic injections for the non-surgical treatment of hyperhidrosis.
What Is Hyperhidrosis?
Although everyone creates sweat as a way of cooling down the skin, sometimes the sweat glands can become overstimulated and produce an excessive amount of sweat that cannot be effectively controlled with deodorants or antiperspirants. This is a medical condition known as hyperhidrosis, characterized by overstimulated endocrine glands.
Kinds of Hyperhidrosis
There are two kinds of hyperhidrosis:
- Palmer hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating in the hands and feet
- Axillary hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating in the underarms
How Do I Know if I Have Hyperhidrosis?
In order to proceed with treatment, it should first be determined if hyperhidrosis is the cause of your excessive sweating. When evaluating this condition, a simple scale known as the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale is often used to assess your condition and determine the severity of your sweating using yes or no statements such as:
- My sweating is never noticeable and never interferes with daily activities
- My sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with daily activities
- My sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with daily activities
- My sweating is intolerable always interferes with daily activities
Only a medical professional can accurately assess your condition and help you determine if you have hyperhidrosis as well as what the best course of treatment should be. Contact Delta Laser and Skin care Centre today to schedule a consultation and find out how BOTOX® Therapeutic can potentially help your excessive sweating
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