FDA approves Botox for Sweating
New FDA approval of Botox use for excessive sweating can leave other tratments dry. Dr. Simon Ourian, Chief reasearcher for Epione Medial Corporation in Beverly Hills, number one botox clinic in the world, is always at the forefront of medial advances. As the leading user of Botox, Dr. Ourian is the authority in the new uses of Botox, and he has been using Botox to treat Excessive sweating for the past five years.
Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) July 20, 2004 -- Doctor Simon Ourian's office is
one of the most popular Botox practices in the world. He is a pioneer in the
treatment of hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, by Botox. The FDA originally
approved botulinum toxin type A ( Botox™) in 1989 for the treatment of two types
of eye-muscle problems — including crossed eyes. Since then, doctors have used
injections to treat migraine and tension headaches; involuntary muscle
contractions (dystonia) and spasms; and some localized pain conditions,
including pain from shingles. Now one of the biggest Botox success stories is
treatment of excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis,
Hyperhidrosis
In a society that demands that you "never let them
see you sweat," the excessive sweating condition known as hyperhidrosis can be a
debilitating and life-inhibiting disorder if left untreated. Hyperhidrosis tends
to first occur during the early adolescence. It causes much of its social,
psychological, emotional, and physical impairments because of its conspicuous
locations: on the palms, underarms, and soles of the feet. At the same time, the
amount of sweat that is produced is often too difficult to conceal.
The
Cause
Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is caused by stimulation of
the sweat glands by nerve endings which descend from higher centers in the
brain. These nerves respond to emotional stresses; like intimate social
situations, public speaking, physical stresses, and increased body temperature
that comes with exercise or hot humid weather.
Quick Relief
"Botox
injections are used for localized hyperhidrosis, in which the excessive sweating
is limited to the armpits or palms and occasionally the soles of the feet." says
Ourian. Roughly 1%–3% of the population has the problem. About 30% of sufferers
say that other family members are also affected, suggesting that there might be
a genetic component to the condition.
A cure for
sweat?
Hyperhidrosis goes far beyond the occasional bouts of nervous
sweating we've all experienced", says Dr. Ourian, "My patients have to change
their shirts several times a day, wear colors that don’t show sweat stains, and
carry around paper towels to continually dab their palms." Severe cases can
seriously affect work and social life.
The treatment for the underarms
and palms involves 40–50 injections of Botox and takes less than half an hour.
The needle is very fine, so they don’t hurt very much. But injections into the
palms often do hurt, and a local anesthetic is needed." we use a cooling device
that causes localized numbing" says doctor Ourian.
A study of about 200
axillary (armpit) hyperhidrosis patients in the June 2003 Archives of
Dermatology found that the average time between injections was 7
months.
The FDA approval of Botox for hyperhidrosis be the best news for
Hyperhidrosis sufferers for years to come.
Dr. Ourian's Epione Medical
Center, located in Beverly Hills Golden Triangle, is among the world's most
comprehensive and state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic surgery centers. Epione™
provides the most innovative technology available for skin, hair and body
contouring. Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer for laser technology and non-invasive
aesthetic procedures for acne, skin discoloration, wrinkles and breast
augmentation. For further information, please contact 800-828-6466 or visit www.epione.com.
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