Treatments For Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Common Treatments For Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Medications
Aluminium chloride is found in most antiperspirants and is available off the shelf at consumer level. However, sufferers of mild to acute hyperhidrosis will require much more concentrated solutions to treat the symptoms of their condition. The main side effect of this course of treatment is that some high concentrate antiperspirants can cause severe irritation in some individuals. (Please see our product review section for recommended low irritation Hyperhidrosis Antiperspirants).
Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox)
Botulinum toxin injections can be used to temporarily deactivate sweat glands. The effects from a treatment of Botox can last 4–8 months and are dependant on sweat gland concentration and the site of injection. Botox is a common procedure nowdays and is widely available. For sufferers seeking a more permanent treatment for overactive sweat glands, other courses of treatment should be considered.
Other Pharmaceuticals
Several other drugs have shown promise in the treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis. Oxybutynin is currently being diagnosed for such treatment. The caveat of seeking this course of treatment are the significant side effects which can include drowsiness, visual impairment and dehydration experienced in the mouth and other mucus membranes. Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) is a pharmecuitical drug that is sometimes used on an off-label basis. This drug has been shown to be similar in effectiveness to oxybutynin though also can cause the same side-effects. Other anticholinergic solutions that have also been trialled include benzatropine (Cogentin) and propantheline bromide (Probanthine) .
Antidepressants have been used in the past, though are a lot more uncommon now as studies reveal the genetic predisposition of excessive sweating to be a far more common cause than anxiety and stress related causes.
Home Remedies / Natural Solutions
Recent developments in herbal and home remedies for the treatment of mild conditions of Hyperhidrosis have shown effectiveness in a large number of individuals. Popular methods include alternative approaches to curing Hyperhidrosis through natural ingredients and lifestyle changes which have proven particularly popular among individuals not wanting to experience the risks of side effects during courses of drug medication, or who’s suffering is not deemed severe enough to warrant operative surgery. (See our product reviews section for information on recommended and non-recommended natural courses of treatment for Hyperhidrosis)