Excessive sweating can be a considerable burden for those affected. Stains on clothing from underarm perspiration and wet hands that are uncomfortable when shaking hands are embarrassing. Help can be provided by injections or a special Microneedling treatment with Radio frequency can be found.
The sweat glands in the skin are connected to the nerve endings of the the nerve endings of the autonomic nervous system. This controls numerous numerous bodily functions, such as heart rhythm or heat balance, without our conscious will. At stress or unusually high resting activity of the autonomic nervous system, nerve nervous system, increased nerve impulses can be sent to the sweat glands, causing the glands, so that the affected person sweats even when it is cold. The strongest this happens where most sweat glands are found in the skin. This armpits and on the hands and feet, less frequently in the head area. head area.
In the case of persistent sweating, in addition to the surgical method, which we do not recommend because of the risks and side effects, there are two other options for treatment.
Botulinum toxin Injections against excessive sweating
Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a naturally occurring bacterial protein whose effect, in relation to the treatment of hyperhidrosis, is based on the blocking of nerve impulses to the sweat glands. This treatment shows good to very good results both in practice and in clinical studies, and no negative long-term effects have been reported with either BTX or BTX for the treatment of hyperhidrosis.
The BTX is injected directly into the region to be treated. Patients describe the pain caused by this only as a slight burning sensation. A local anesthetic with a cream can be applied if necessary. The effect of the botulinum toxin sets in after about four days, and it takes a maximum of two weeks to achieve the full effect.
In In general, it can be assumed that after 6 - 9 months the effect of BTX will of BTX will decrease and further treatment will be necessary. Depending on the the amount of sweating as well as individual suffering, the frequency of treatments can be varied. Experience shows that 1-2 treatments per year take place. The treatment is unfortunately not yet a compulsory health insurance benefit, but is but is partially covered by supplementary insurance. Thus, under certain circumstances be paid by yourself.
Radiofrequency Needling for the treatment of excessive sweating in the armpits
The Radiofrequency Thermotherapy (RFTT) is a minimally invasive method for the treatment of underarm sweating. The aim of the treatment is to deactivate the eccrine sweat glands by radiofrequency and heat. This procedure is an effective addition to the existing therapy options.
Radiofrequency is delivered into the skin of the axillae, which has been pre-anesthetized with lidocaine gel, with a handpiece using the stamp method. The insulated gold needles penetrate the skin cold and generate high temperatures in depth, which destroy or damage the sweat glands and supply nerves. A sweat reduction in the axillae of about 50% can be achieved. It takes 3 sessions at intervals of 4 weeks.
