What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is a disorder characterized by excessive sweating that occurs in 1% to 3% of the population. A small dose of Botox is injected into the skin in the area of hyperhidrosis.
How is Botox used to treat hyperhidrosis?
Currently, the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has approved the use of Botox to treat primary axillary hyperhidrosis or severe underarm sweating. Worldwide about 20 countries have approved the use of Botox in the treatment of hyperhidrosis. Botox is used to treat hyperhidrosis of the axillae and soles.