What are the causes of Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)?
Sweat is produced by sweat glands located in the skin in various parts of the body. ?Sweating is a way the body regulates its temperature, releases heat and can be used in excretion.
There are mainly three causes of Hyperhidrosis:
- If sweat glands or apocrine glands are too much, hyperhidrosis is a result of over activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
- Excessive secretion of Thyroid glands
- Causes of mentally nervous or pressure
How can Botox be used to treat Hyperhidrosis?
Botulinum toxin (Botox), a nerve toxin that can temporarily block neurotransmitters and paralyze muscle. It has actually been used in many areas of medicine for years, such as in the treatment of muscle spasms, and certain types of headaches. Botox is also a medication that is injected subdermally into the skin to treat hyperhidrosis. A suitable amount of Botox is injected in the palm or underarm to block nerves. Thus a decrease in sweating is noted after the injections.
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