People who find no relief from conventional drug treatment for the persistent problem of sweaty palms may get short-term improvement from injections of a potent bacterial toxin. Botulinum toxin type A is a powerful chemical that in its diluted prescription form (BOTOX®) injection has been used safely in treating eye muscle disorders, wrinkles and other conditions. BOTOX® injection is nothing more than a protein that acts on the junction of the nerve and the muscle making the muscle less active. It reduces sweating by blocking release of the chemical acetylcholine, which stimulates secretion of the sweat glands.
When a small amount of BOTOX® (Botulinum Toxin Type A) is injected into the armpits or palms, it stops those areas from getting clammy and sweaty. BOTOX® injections, however, are only temporary and has to be repeated two to three times a year. In addition, they are painful and expensive. Some BOTOX® injection patients say the treatment has given them renewed self-confidence while others think the whole process is not worth the trouble.
Generally, BOTOX® injections are ineffective in cases of palmer or facial hyperhidrosis.
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BOTOX® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
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