Hyperhydrosis is the medical name for excess sweating. This condition can be effectively treated at GVSL with a treatment involving a small grid of fine medicated injections to the affected area.
Often genetic and starts during adolescence, runs in families
Certain medications such as SSRIs
Some medical conditions that can be ruled out / investigated by our doctors
Symptoms
Wet patches on clothing
Damage and rapid wear of clothing
Needing to only wear certain types or colours of clothes
Armpit odour
Anxiety related to the symptoms of excess sweating that in turn makes you sweat more
Wet hands that interrupt work tasks or hobbies or are embarrassing when shaking hands
Wet feet and rashes to the feet, smelly and ruined socks, leaving wet footprints
Sweating of forehead or brow
Treatments
At GVSL you will have a comprehensive medical assessment with one of our doctors discussing your sweating history and how it affects you, medications and medical conditions. Your doctor will discuss the range of treatments available to combat sweating.
The most common and effective treatment is an injectable treatment that switches off the sweat glands for 6-12 months. The injection treatment procedure and effects will be explained. A grid of tiny injections into the skin is applied by the doctor. Numbing cream can be used for comfort.
Sweating injection treatment is very effective, with a reduction in sweating seen in all patients within 3-4 days.
How long does it last?
6-12 months.
Does it hurt?
We use very tiny needles, but you may feel small pin pricks. We use a numbing cream to lessen the pain. The treatment is usually tolerated well in the armpits. Palms and soles of the feet can be more sensitive and we may use ice or nerve blocks in these locations.
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