Treatment of hyperhidrosis Zakopane – Medical Clinic Podhale Art. We cordially invite you!

Taking into account the available treatment methods, the most effective way to treat hyperhidrosis are injections with botulinum toxin. Hyperhidrosis (hyperhidrosis) is, of course, an embarrassing problem that may have various causes. It is a consequence of the hyperactivity of the sweat glands belonging to the group of exocrine glands, which can be caused by factors such as:

• hormonal changes,
• long-term exposure to stress,
• diseases such as overactive thyroid gland or diabetes,
• disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system.

If you suddenly notice a problem of excessive sweating, you first need to consult a doctor to diagnose the source of the problem and implement specific treatment on this basis. The treatment of hyperhidrosis is based primarily on the use of botulinum toxin injections. Hyperhidrosis can also be a genetic disorder not associated with any additional ailment. It is just that at some point the body starts to release sweat in excess of the body’s need for temperature control. In people struggling with the problem of hyperhydrosis, very intense sweating may also intensify, for example:

• rapid temperature changes,
• drinking large amounts of coffee, tea, alcohol,
• eating hot spices,
• contact with a situation that evokes strong emotions,
• physical exercise.

There are two main types of hyperhidrosis:

• local hyperhidrosis – more common, usually affects the feet, hands and armpits, less often the face,
• generalized hyperhidrosis – affects the entire body, most often it is a consequence of a disease and disappears after its cure.

Please note that unpleasant odors are not directly related to excessive sweating. It is only a consequence of the appearance of bacteria that break down the fatty acids present in sweat, so the longer the sweat stays on the skin, the more it is felt.

After a small dose of botulinum toxin type A is injected into the skin – obtained from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum – nerve conduction in the nerve fibers supplying sweat glands is disrupted, which, more importantly, prevents the secretion of sweat by them (the effect of gland denervation usually lasts from 6 months of the year). After this period, new nerve endings are created, replacing those previously blocked. As with the treatment of wrinkles, the treatment can be repeated many times.

It is currently the most widely used safe and very popular method, the effectiveness of which varies between 80-90% of patients.

At the Medical Clinic Podhale Art in Zakopane, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia and begins with examining the areas of excessive sweating. Before starting the procedure, the area of ​​hyperhidrosis should be carefully determined. First of all – a preparation is applied to the place affected by sweating, which helps to determine the places where the appropriate dose of botulinum toxin should be applied. After determining the places of application of the preparation, we anesthetize them locally. Then, the doctor makes intradermal punctures with a thin needle, administering the appropriate amount of botulinum toxin to the marked places. The injectable protein preparation (botulinum toxin type A) obtained from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum is perfectly purified. It is designed to block the nerves that supply the exocrine glands so that they do not secrete sweat.

Treatment of hyperhidrosis Zakopane – dermatology Medical Clinic Podhale Art, ul. Chramcówki 7, tel: +48 18 265 74 27

Contraindications for the procedure are:

• pregnancy and breastfeeding,
• hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the preparation,
• infections at the site of the planned administration of the preparation,
• diseases with disorders of neuromuscular conduction,
• the use of drugs that induce muscle relaxation,
• blood coagulation disorders.

Duration of the procedure: approximately 1 hour.