The skin of our body contains between 2 and 5 million sweat glands, which are responsible for the production of sweat and are particularly concentrated on the head, axillary cavities, palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Sweating has a very important function: that of regulating body temperature. Under normal conditions, the activity of the sweat glands is not noticeable; instead, it becomes evident, with visible sweating, in response to physical, nervous, psychological, chemical and metabolic stimuli.In short, the body sweats to keep its temperature constant, but also to react to situations of physical and emotional tension .

Unfortunately, for some people, increased sweating can represent a real pathological disorder, which is called hyperhidrosis. In these cases, sweating on the head, armpits, hands and feet becomes excessive and therefore embarrassing, with obvious repercussions on the emotional and psychological well-being of those affected.

The cause of this disorder may depend on various factors such as overactivity of the sweat glands or systemic illnesses that lead to greater production of sweat than normal in the summer months, during sporting activity or in cases of stress or strong emotions.

For these more serious cases, a source of discomfort and embarrassment in social relationships, the solution exists, and it is represented by botulinum toxin, also known as botox, a powerful ally against hyperhidrosis. This drug works by reducing communication between the nerves and sweat glands, helping to stop the flow of sweat.

Botulinum toxin is injected directly into the affected area through microinjections of small doses of the drug into the axillary, palmar or plantar area. The treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis, takes only a few minutes and does not produce any scars; on the contrary, it allows you to return to your daily activities immediately.

The effects of the treatment begin to be visible after 4-5 days. The effect of the procedure is not definitive but persists for a few months, usually 6 to 8 months, after which it is necessary to repeat it. With time, in fact, the nerve endings regain the ability to communicate with the sweat glands with a gradual resumption of sweating. In most cases, however, one treatment a year as the warmer season approaches is sufficient to alleviate if not completely solve the problem.