Armpits

The treatment involves injecting muscle relaxants into the affected areas. The active substance blocks nerve impulses to the sweat glands, thereby reducing sweat production.

Regarding your medical condition, several treatment options are available:

Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a treatment option that involves cutting the nerves of the nervous system that sweat excessively. It is a fairly major surgical operation performed under general anesthetic.

This kind of excision is reserved for really severe cases and often involves the treatment of the face and the palms of the hands.

MiraDry® is a technology used by dermatologists. It uses electromagnetic energy to eliminate the overactive sweat glands located under the arms, significantly reducing perspiration and unpleasant odors. The cost of a session remains very high.

Liposuction or suction curettage is a surgical procedure used to treat axillary hyperhidrosis. During the procedure, a surgeon makes small incisions in the armpits and inserts a cannula after local anesthesia.

The cannula is connected to a suction device that removes the sweat glands and other tissues responsible for producing sweat.

Oral medications such as Glycopyrrolate (Robinul), Glycopyrronium (QBREXZA), Oxybutynin (Ditropan) are anticholinergics that can be recommended by healthcare providers for armpit sweating as a treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis. Since they are prescription medications, they cannot be sold over-the-counter.

The International Hyperhidrosis Society is a global non-profit organization dedicated entirely to improving the lives of people affected by hyperhidrosis.

The NGO can give reliable informations about the different types of hyperhidrosis, hyperhidrosis treatments and research. It aims to improve the quality of life of those affected.

Iontophoresis is another treatment for preventing excessive sweating in the armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis), but also on the hands and feet. Sponges soaked in water are placed under the armpits and a weak electric current is applied to reduce sweat production.