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Is are the quick fix for hyperhidrosis is it covered by discovery and if yes what are the options.. all antiperspirants have not worked..

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hyperhidrosis: Have you consider topical aluminum chloride hexahydrate or iontophoresis? Botulinum toxin injections are another option. None of these are permanent solutions.

Answered 7/30/2019

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