A member asked:

My hands to completely stop sweating so is botox effective?

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Yes: Botox is very effective for excessive sweating from the palms. It works quickly, has no major side effects, and can last 3-9 months depending on the amount of Botox that is used. It can temporarily cause the hand muscles to be a bit weaker, especially one's grip.

Answered 4/15/2016

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes but temporary: Botox (and Dysport and xeomin) can be very effective at reducing excessive sweating called hyperhydrosis in the armpits, palms and soles. The effect is temporary, and hand/feet injections can be painful, but for some it is a temporary miracle cure. Even after it wears off, many people feel the sweating is still much less than before treatment.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Lisa Kates answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Botox and Sweating: Botox is an extremely effective treatment for hyperhydosis(sweating). The most common areas we use it is under the arms, hands and feet. The sweat production is significantly reduced for approximately 6-12 months after treatment. However, it usually do not completely stop.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Anthony Perkins answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes!: Botox can be used to stop the sweat glands of the hand from producing too much sweat (hyperhidrosis). The effects last 4-8 months. The two caveats of this are that it is a painful injection (emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) or hand block is helpful), also the Botox can go into the hand muscles weakening the hand grip.

Answered 12/29/2014

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Yes, BUT: You should try other things first. You can try 20% aluminum chloride (drysol) and keep plastic gloves over it for a few hours (usually while sleeping). You can also get 35%, 50%, 70% aluminum chloride. See a dermatologist.

Answered 8/19/2013

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