One of the adaptive functions of the human body is the regulation of body temperature in accordance with environmental conditions. However, in some people, the mechanism of sweating, for one reason or another, is disturbed, which leads to the release of an excessive amount of sweat. Such a problem does not threaten the patient's health, but significantly worsens the quality of his life, since a person constantly feels uncomfortable when communicating with people. Fortunately, in our time there are several effective treatments for hyperhidrosis that allow you to forget about this uncomfortable problem for a long time.
Causes, symptoms and localization of hyperhidrosis
The underlying cause of hyperhidrosis is unknown, but the disease is inherited and is a consequence of increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system. Hyperhidrosis can manifest itself as an independent disease (primary form) or be a consequence of other diseases (secondary form), for example:
- endocrine diseases;
- tuberculosis;
- malignant tumors;
- hormonal disorders;
- heart disease, etc.
If you experience symptoms of hyperhidrosis, you should consult a doctor, as excessive sweating can be the result of dangerous diseases.
Hyperhidrosis, which is characterized by excessive sweating and foul odor, can be generalized (sweat glands overactive throughout the body) or localized, where excessive sweating predominates in any one area:
- underarms;
- on palms;
- on soles;
- on the face.
Today, there are two effective methods of treating hyperhidrosis, which are offered by the specialists of the Clinic "MED CITY":
- laser;
- injectable (botulinum toxin injection).
Laser treatment of hyperhidrosis: effectiveness, features, benefits
The technique of laser treatment of hyperhidrosis is carried out only in the axillary region. Due to the lack of adipose tissue in the palms and feet, this technique is not used in these localizations.
An additional bonus is the slowing down of hair growth in the axillary areas, since the laser simultaneously affects the hair follicles located near the sweat glands. Laser therapy for excessive sweating – an effective and safe way, which the specialists of the clinic of laser medicine «MED CITY» used to treat hyperhidrosis as soon as possible.
The procedure for laser treatment of hyperhidrosis takes no more than an hour, it is performed under local anesthesia in a hospital. Full recovery after the procedure occurs in 5-7 days.
Stages of laser treatment for hyperhidrosis:
- Minor test to determine the problem area;
- making thin, inconspicuous punctures in the skin to introduce optical fibers;
- destruction of sweat glands under the selective action of a laser beam (nearby tissues are not damaged);
- applying an antiseptic dressing.
The advantages of laser treatment for hyperhidrosis are:
- Safety (no risk of burns, risk of infection, side effects, scarring);
- painless (the procedure is performed under local anesthesia);
- long result;
- minimal trauma (the laser beam only affects the sweat glands);
- quick procedure and recovery;
- no need to hospitalize the patient.
Injection method for the treatment of hyperhidrosis: injection of botulinum toxin
Unlike laser exposure, the principle of botulinum toxin in the treatment of hyperhidrosis is to block the transmission of impulses to the sweat glands or muscles. The dose of Clostridium botulinum administered is minimal but sufficient to counteract excessive sweating.
The injection method of treating hyperhidrosis with the use of botulinum toxin has been successfully used by highly qualified doctors of the clinic "MED CITY" for many years for the following forms of the disease:
- armpit hyperhidrosis;
- Hyperhidrosis of the palms;
- stop hyperhidrosis.
How is the treatment of hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin performed:
- minor test;
- anesthesia of the treated area with anesthetic cream;
- point injection of botulinum toxin microinjections into the treated area;
- after 2-3 weeks, the blocking effect of botulinum toxin is observed, which persists for 6-9 months.
The injection method for the treatment of hyperhidrosis has its own contraindications, about which the experienced specialists of the clinic "MED CITY" will be warned at the preliminary consultation.
By contacting the Clinic "MED CITY", you can be sure that a highly qualified doctor will select the most appropriate, safe and effective method of treating hyperhidrosis, which will relieve you of this unpleasant problem quickly and for a long time.
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