What is the 'Hyperhidrosis Botox Injection' that improves body odor and sweat smell?

Stress-inducing hyperhidrosis, what are its symptoms?

In cases of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in specific areas such as the armpits, groin, hands, or feet, the sweat can be so profuse that it makes the area appear wet and unappealing. Moreover, excessive sweating can lead to bacteria colonizing the sweat glands, causing odors, or result in skin conditions such as dermatitis or eczema, which are also unhygienic. For this reason, patients with hyperhidrosis often experience significant stress in social interactions due to their excessive sweating.

Hyperhidrosis is classified into localized hyperhidrosis and generalized hyperhidrosis based on the area where sweating occurs. Generalized hyperhidrosis involves excessive sweating all over the body, while localized hyperhidrosis involves excessive sweating in specific areas such as the palms, soles, armpits, face, and scalp. Localized hyperhidrosis often has no specific cause, whereas generalized hyperhidrosis is frequently caused by underlying medical conditions.

Excessive sweating can also be caused by underlying medical conditions.

Hyperhidrosis can be classified into primary and secondary types depending on the cause. Primary hyperhidrosis is a symptom that occurs without any specific disease, while secondary hyperhidrosis is a symptom that appears in conjunction with other conditions (infectious diseases, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, pituitary hyperfunction, menopause, etc.). Usually, primary hyperhidrosis has no specific cause, and it is known that if a family member has hyperhidrosis, there is a 50% chance that it may also occur.

Secondary hyperhidrosis can be caused by neuroendocrine system cancers, cerebrovascular diseases, Parkinson's disease, alcohol or drug addiction, and other conditions. Therefore, if hyperhidrosis develops later in life after not having it during childhood, or if it appears alongside other symptoms, or if it occurs while taking continuous medication, it is recommended to consult a specialist at a hospital to identify the underlying condition.

Hyperhidrosis Self-Assessment

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   1. When I am stressed or moving, I sweat more than others.
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3. There are specific areas where sweating is concentrated, and other areas sweat less.
   
   
4. Once you start sweating, it doesn't stop easily.
   
   
5. 4. Less sweating occurs at night.
   
   
6. 5. Clothes and shoes discolor quickly due to sweat, so I buy them frequently.
   
   
7. 6. I feel uncomfortable due to sweating.
   
   
8. Symptoms of heavy sweating occur more than once a week.
   
   If you meet two or more of these criteria, there is a concern for hyperhidrosis, so it is recommended to consult with a specialist at the hospital.
   
   A representative treatment for excessive sweating, 'Botox injection'
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   Hyperhidrosis occurs due to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system involved in sweat secretion, and non-surgical treatments include applying medication to the affected area, administering drugs such as anticholinergics, and Botox treatment. Botox treatment involves paralyzing the sympathetic nerves distributed beneath the sweat glands with injections, preventing their function. It is performed by injecting Botox very thinly just below the skin surface to block the sweat glands in the affected area.
   
   Botox treatment is effective for treating hyperhidrosis in relatively small areas of the body such as the armpits, hands, and feet. In the case of armpit hyperhidrosis, more than 90% of cases show improvement. Additionally, Botox treatment has the advantages of being inexpensive and simple, and its effects appear quickly. Generally, the effects are seen within a week after injection, and the duration lasts up to about 6 months. After this period, the Botox injections need to be repeated.
   
   To enhance treatment effectiveness, it is important to manage your lifestyle habits. Since hyperhidrosis can be worsened by factors such as lack of sleep and excessive stress, psychological management to reduce stress and avoid excessive tension is necessary to alleviate hyperhidrosis symptoms.