Q: I have been diagnosed with craniofacial hyperhidrosis. I was prescribed a drug called glycopyrrolate, but I could not tolerate the side effects. Based on evidence-based practice, what is the ...

Dear Doctors: Several years ago, I began sweating on my forehead. It gradually became more profuse, until my entire head was soaking wet. My internist diagnosed hyperhidrosis. An antiperspirant he ...

Are there any effective treatments for hyperhidrosis? — Gerardo M. Maradiaga, MD, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Hyperhidrosis is estimated to affect 1%-2% of the U.S. population and can create problems for ...

Sympathectomy is the treatment to use when all else fails in the management of hyperhidrosis. The procedure is effective in the majority of patients, authors of a recent literature review have ...

Background: Thoracic autonomic nervous system surgery is mainly used for hyperhidrosis/facial flushing, whereas cardiac and vascular indications are limited. The literature remains controversial ...

Dr. Khosh is one of a few highly skilled physicians providing new, successful treatment for this condition with the use of Botox. "Botox injections can decrease excessive sweating by up to 87% for ...

Bergon-Sendin M, Pulido-Perez A, Saez-Martin L C et al. (2016) Preliminary experience with transdermal oxybutynin patches for hyperhidrosis. Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas 107(10), 845–50 Study not ...

Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is a condition that can be caused by various reasons. While sweating is normal, perspiring uncontrollable can mean sweating more than is necessary to maintain a ...

Dear Doctors: I have been diagnosed with craniofacial hyperhidrosis. I was prescribed a drug called glycopyrrolate, but I could not tolerate the side effects. What is the efficacy of Botox for this ...