Can Botox Stop Excessive Sweating?
Botox. For many people, the name conjures up images of improbably smooth-skinned celebrities, desperate for more youthful skin. It has become the cosmetic treatment of choice for many of the rich and famous. But the effects of Botox are not purely cosmetic. It is becoming increasingly popular in medical circles. Botox is becoming the answer to issues far more serious than a few frown lines. One of the most notable new uses of Botox is in treating excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis. In this process, Botox is injected into the local area (e.g. armpit) where it reacts with the nervous system to effectively ‘turn off’ the body’s sweat glands. For sufferers of excessive sweating, this sounds like a miracle cure. But if you are considering Botox injections as an answer to your excessive sweating problems there are probably only two things you want to know: Does it work? And is it safe? Well, firstly, the results of Botox treatments for hyperhidrosis seem to be good news. In one clinical st
