Sweating helps the body regulate its temperature, so it naturally increases in hot weather. Hyperhidrosis is a different condition: the body produces more sweat than it needs for temperature control, and this interferes with daily life. Clothes quickly become damp, and people experience discomfort, irritation and the need to constantly change their antiperspirant products. For localized hyperhidrosis, a doctor may consider botulinum therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Botulinum toxin does not \u201cclose the pores.\u201d It temporarily reduces signaling from the nerve endings to the sweat glands in the treated area. The effect is local and reversible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heavy sweating after a workout, in a stuffy room or in high temperatures does not always indicate a medical condition. Primary hyperhidrosis is characterized by recurring episodes of excessive localized sweating, often symmetrical, in the underarms, on the palms, feet or face. The condition may begin at a young age and worsen with stress and heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If sweating comes on suddenly, becomes generalized, occurs at night, or is accompanied by palpitations, weight loss, weakness or other symptoms, a secondary cause must be ruled out first. It may be caused by medical conditions, hormonal changes or medications. In such cases, injections should not replace a diagnostic workup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Botulinum toxin type A blocks the release of acetylcholine at the nerve endings. In the treated area, the sweat glands receive fewer stimulating signals, so the amount of sweat decreases. At Medest, Dysport is used for botulinum therapy, and hyperhidrosis is listed among the indications on the clinic’s page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before the procedure, the specialist takes a medical history and assesses the extent and severity of sweating. If needed, a test is performed to help visualize the active area. The doctor then makes a series of superficial injections following the marked pattern. The dose depends on the area, the product and the individual response; units of different botulinum toxins cannot be compared directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sweating does not decrease right away. The first changes may appear within a few days, and the final result is usually assessed after one to two weeks. The duration varies from person to person and is measured in months. It depends on the area, the intensity of sweating, the dose, individual metabolism and previous treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the effect wears off, nerve signaling gradually recovers and sweating returns. It does not become heavier simply because a person has had botulinum therapy before. A repeat session is scheduled after the doctor’s assessment, not on a predetermined calendar date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Effectiveness is judged by more than just a feeling of dryness. Before the procedure, the doctor may record how large an area of clothing gets wet, how often you change shirts, and how the symptoms affect work and exercise. Once the effect has developed, the same measures are compared. If the improvement is not sufficient, the specialist reviews the injection pattern, the dose and a possible secondary cause of sweating rather than simply repeating the injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Botulinum therapy is not performed if there is inflammation or infection in the injection area, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with certain neuromuscular disorders, or with other contraindications. It is important to tell your doctor about all medications you take, especially those that affect neuromuscular transmission or blood clotting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summer checklist before your visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brief tenderness, redness and minor bruising may occur at the injection sites. For the first few hours, do not rub the treated area, press on it or apply irritating products. Intense workouts, overheating, saunas and similar exposures should be avoided for as long as your doctor advises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no need to check the result every few hours or to apply antiperspirant to irritated skin on your own. If you develop marked weakness, difficulty swallowing or breathing, a widespread allergic reaction or other unusual symptoms, seek medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is best to plan the procedure in advance so that the effect has time to develop and any injection marks have faded before your trip. A few weeks before your vacation can serve as a guideline, but the exact date is determined after a consultation. Botulinum therapy reduces localized sweating, but it does not replace showering, changing clothes and preventing skin irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The method is also used for the palms and soles, but the sensations, doses and restrictions differ. It is especially important to rule out fungal infection, dermatitis and skin damage on the feet. If there is an unpleasant odor without noticeable sweating, the cause may be related not to hyperhidrosis but to the skin microbiome, footwear or a skin condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Medest clinic in Yerevan, the doctor will determine whether your sweating is localized hyperhidrosis, rule out contraindications and calculate an individual Dysport plan. Book a consultation and botulinum therapy to have the procedure before the hottest weather and get recommendations for summer aftercare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14795,"template":"","service_cat":[],"reason_cat":[212,224],"class_list":["post-14801","reason","type-reason","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","reason_cat-face","reason_cat-body"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason\/14801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/reason"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason\/14801\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16493,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason\/14801\/revisions\/16493"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14795"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_cat?post=14801"},{"taxonomy":"reason_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason_cat?post=14801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}