If you suffer from excessive underarm sweating, also known as axillary hyperhydrosis, then you have probably tried everything.
You have likely used every deodorant or anti-perspirant on the shelf.
You have probably even gone to the more extreme products on the market which contain aluminium chloride, though they tend to provide only modest results.
There are some common measures that many people have had suggested or tried with this condition.
Sweat Shields There are actually sweat shields out on the market to help with this very problem.
Some people may even try to make their own sweat shields, and they may be either disposable or fit into your clothing on a daily basis.
If you want to wear something without sleeves however, you are out of luck.
Many find that these sweet shields just aren't all that they're cracked up to be.
Diet There's a good likelihood that at some point in your life you've been told to change your diet.
Many believe that there are certain foods or drinks, particularly those containing caffeine, that can make the sweating even worse.
Though there may be some small level of improvement, it may be a huge sacrifice that you are just unwilling to make.
Iontophoresis Many have found Iontophoresis therapy to be quite effective.
The doctor fixes electrodes to your armpits and then a mild current is sent through.
This can be quite uncomfortable and even painful and therefore it's not a very popular method.
Prescription Medication There are certain medications that are regularly prescribed for axillary hyperhidrosis, though they tend to work in only mild cases.
There are often very significant side effects to the medication such as nausea, constipation, and even heart palpitations.
Though the medication may provide some help, many feel that the side effects aren't worth the benefits.
Botulinum Toxin A The most talked about and popular way of treating has been botulism, or Botox.
It works by causing paralysis in the nerve endings.
Therefore when it is injected into the skin, the neurotoxins work by paralysing the nerve endings and thus a chemical signal is sent to the sweat glands.
Just one Botox treatment can be quite effective in this manner, though additional injections may be needed down the line.
It is a very thin needle used though there may be some discomfort around the area.
The major downfall to it is that it only tends to last for up to six months and then additional injections are required.
Those that have had great success with Botox for their excessive sweating swear by it though, and will turn to it time and time again.
There is only one permanent cure for excessive underarm sweating, and that is surgery.
Through surgery for this problem, the sweat glands are actually removed.
There are of course risks such as infection and complications from the anaesthesia but many people feel that the benefits outweigh the risks.
Though there was always one form of surgery to help with the problem, now Vaser Lipo is also being found to be a helpful and viable option.
This can only be given by doctors and surgeons trained in it.
It tends to work as the equivalent to having liposuction done under your arms, but rather than suctioning out fat the sweat glands are actually removed.
It requires very little downtime, offers a great recovery, and many enjoy stunning results afterwards.