Botox injections are more commonly known for treating wrinkles and as a cosmetic procedure. Interestingly enough Botox injections may also be used to treat excessive underarm sweat.

Hyperhidrosis is the clinical term for excessive underarm sweating. Millions of people are plagued by this condition. Those with this condition sweat by as much as four times more than a normal person. Because of this people with excessive sweating often find it difficult to engage in their normal day to day activities.

Botox is a purified form of a protein called botulinum toxin Type A. A small amount of Botox is injected into the skin. Once injected the Botox works to stop the nerves that supply the eccrine glands. This keeps the glands from making sweat.

However, Botox does not cure excessive underarm sweating indefinitely. The nerve endings will re-grow themselves in about six or twelve weeks. So, the Botox treatment will last for a few months but will wear off. A person who suffers from excessive underarm sweating will have to seek continuous Botox treatments.

Although Botox has been proven effective at treating excessive underarm sweating this may not be the solution for all. Botox has many side effects that can be very dangerous to your health. A person may experience any number of side effects that may include problems with speaking, swallowing or breathing.
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Personal hygiene is always a must. And unfortunately, sweating is a part of life. Working and exercising are two of the most common things that can cause sweating. Nervousness and excessive anger can also trigger sweating. Keeping the body 100% clean is not always a possibility, especially when there are so many things that must be done in one day. One shower per day is usually all that most have time for. It is situations like this that give us the need for underarm deodorant.

It is not the sweat itself that creates a bad smell, but the bacteria that forms on the skin. One of the differences you will have to choose from is if you want an antiperspirant or a deodorant. Both will get rid of the unpleasant smell, but each work in an entirely different way. Antiperspirants stop sweating altogether. The way they work is by blocking the pores to stop the sweating. Deodorants get rid of the smell and bacteria associated with sweating. However, a deodorant will need to be applied several times a day depending on how much the individual sweats. Antiperspirants only need to be applied once after showering and work all day long to prevent sweating.

There are approximately four types of deodorants to choose from: Gel, roll on, stick, and spray. All four types can be purchased from a local department store. It really all depends on personal preference. Although, some people have found that certain types of deodorant work better for them than others. And some people will even make their choice because they prefer a certain name brand over another.
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