Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweatiness, medically known as Hyperhidrosis, is a condition characterised by an abnormal amount of sweating that goes beyond what is necessary to regulate body temperature. This condition can affect various parts of the body, including the underarms, palms, soles, face, and other areas. Hyperhidrosis can lead to discomfort, embarrassment, and disruptions in daily life.
Why does excessive sweating occur?
Excessive sweatiness, or hyperhidrosis, can be categorised into two main types: primary and secondary, each with different causes:
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Primary Hyperhidrosis - This is when the sweat glands are overly active without any apparent reason. It often starts in childhood or adolescence and may be localised to specific areas such as the hands, feet, or armpits.​
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Secondary Hyperhidrosis - This is typically caused by an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, menopause, or obesity. In these cases, sweating is often more generalized, affecting larger areas of the body.​
Treatments available
Excessive sweatiness, or hyperhidrosis, can be a challenging condition to live with, but it is manageable with the right treatment. Here are some effective treatment options:
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Xeomin® is an injectable treatment that treats areas for excessive sweating by blocking the nerve signals responsible for sweating.
The most common area to treat is under the arms although other areas such as the hands, face, and neck can also be successfully treated with tiny injections of Xeomin® .
This treatment is quick and minimally invasive and lasts for 9-12 months.
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Benefits:
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Significant reduction in sweat
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Enhanced comfort and confidence
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Minimal downtime
Expected Results:
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Noticeable reduction in sweating within a few days
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Long-lasting effects, typically up to 12 months​​​
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Please take the time to read our Botulinum Toxin Type A page as this informs you of the contraindications and side-effects of these treatments. Botulinum Toxin is a medicine and must be treated as such, only to be injected by a Registered Medical Professional.
BOTOX® is a prescription medicine containing 100 units of Clostridium Botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of severe frown lines and associated ‘crow’s feet’ around the eyes. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialists about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: people with neuro-muscular transmission disorders, presence of infection at site of injection, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning sensation or redness at injection site, temporary local muscle weakness including eyelid droop, decreased sensation and nausea. If you have side effects or concerns, talk to your doctor. A charge applies. Allergan Pharmaceutical, Auckland.
XEOMIN® is a prescription medicine containing 50, 100 LD50 Units of clostridium botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines on the forehead in adults. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Xeomin® treatment lasts about four months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Cautions: Generalised disorders of muscle activity; Infection or inflammation at the proposed injection sites, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects: headache, pain, swelling or infection at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eye lids, lack of feeling & nausea. You will need to pay for this medicine. Discuss with your specialist if Xeomin is right for you.
For more information or for a copy of CMI please contact the NZ distributor: NZMS Ltd: 2a Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland, Ph 09 259 4062. TAPS NA7621.