Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, affects about 1% of the population. This is usually noticed in the armpits and palms. Although antiperspirants can help most people control wetness in these areas, for some, the continual stream of sweat is embarrassing and quite debilitating.
Anti-sweating therapy has been very successful in controlling sweating from these localized areas and lasts an average of just under 8 months. Sweating may continue afterwards at a more “normal” rate for months after this until further treatment is required. Hands are normally treated one at a time in case of temporary weakness of the muscles that move fingers sideways.