subject: Axillary Hyperhidrosis Treatment For Excessive Sweating [print this page] Axillary Hyperhidrosis Treatment For Excessive Sweating
Medically, excessive armpit sweating is known as "axillary hyperhidrosis". This isn't caused by anxiety or stress directly. It's believed that the sweat glands in the armpits are excessively stimulated by the autonomic nervous system. Also, it appears to be hereditary. Want to put and end to this problem? The following are some axillary hyperhidrosis treatment modes.
Armpit sweating of the moderate kind may get relief from application of anti-perspirants. They can be purchased in grocery stores or drug stores. They should not be mistaken for deodorants. Deodorants only mask the odor, while anti-perspirants stop the sweating. However, there are anti-perspirants that also act as deodorants.
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate may also be prescribed by a doctor. It's a topical drug that may come in solution or gel type. This is applied at night just before bedtime, enabling it to settle and work for 6 to 8 hours. The next day, it's washed away using water and soap. Anti-perspirants or deodorants aren't allowed to use while you're on this medication.
When all these topical treatment modes fail to work, injection of botox can be an option. Botulinum toxoid has a paralyzing effect on the nerves causing excessive sweating. It only takes about an hour per session, enabling you to get back to your normal life right away. Relief can last for many months, depending on the problem's severity.
Tap water iontophoresis is a treatment mode which uses an electronic device. Your armpits, as well as other affected parts of the body, are dipped in an electrolyte solution. A galvanic device then introduces low level electric current. The whole thing may be performed in the privacy of your home. However, some people find this mode messy and impractical.
If all else fails, an axillary hyperhidrosis treatment mode that's usually the last resort is surgery. This may be done in various ways. Through subcutaneous curettage, the sweat glands may be excised. Also, the nerves causing the sweating problem can be removed. But compensatory sweating may be experienced in other body parts afterwards. 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.
