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I was diagnosed with excessive hyperhidrosis my dermatologist prescribed the botox therapy which my medical scheme declined i have tried many products dryclore, perspirex etc which left me with broken irritated skin are there any other alternatives?

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See dermatologist: I would see your dermatologist and ask about oral agents to help control the sweating. There also is a medicated pad that you might wipe in the affected area to help reduce sweating. Finally, there are a few medical devices that help to destroy some of the affected sweat glands.

Answered 2/20/2021

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Dr. Barry Sheppard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Surgical Alternative: There is a very effective surgical treatment for hyperhydrosis that is recommended for facial, axillary, palmar or plantar sweating. It is a minimally invasive thoracic surgical procedure called sympathectomy that can provide permanent results. It is especially good at correcting hand sweating .

Answered 2/20/2021

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