Hyperhidrosis or increased sweating of the palms and underarms represents a very unpleasant dermatological condition for those who suffer it, affecting self-esteem and psychosocial normal involvement in daily relationships of normal life. Many patients feel very affected at the time of socializing when shaking hands or huging as they are introduced to other people, or else when attending conferences, interviews, playing sports or intimacy moments.

Botulinum toxin is an excellent alternative for the treatment of palmar and axillary sweating. Injected into these areas, it produces a decrease in the release of a substance called acetylcholine which interferes in the triggering of the sweating process, thus selectively blocking the activitie of sweat glands at the puncture sites.

The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis with topical anesthesia and the results are seen around 7 days after injection. It greatly improves life quality of patients in a very fast and safe way.