Axilliary Hyperhidrosis... cont'd

Isam Osman has just completed one of the first scientific trials in the UK assessing Botulinum toxin . This is a nerve toxin produced by bacteria; it is used routinely in tiny doses by neurologists to help overcome muscle spasms (and as a “non-surgical facelift” to reduce wrinkles by relaxing the underlying facial muscles).  It also stops sweating from the skin in the area where it is injected by affecting the nerves which supply the sweat glands.  The effects last for six months or longer.  Recurrence of symptoms can be treated by further injections.

In the Ipswich trial, patients expressed a very high degree of satisfaction with the armpit injected with Botulinum and noticed a marked reduction in sweating.  There were no significant complications and all the patients in the trial returned to have the other armpit injected.

Isam Osman’s good results with Botox have convinced us that this is this preferred treatment for isolated axillary hyperhidrosis.