Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, can be uncomfortable, embarrassing and difficult to manage. It may affect the underarms, hands, feet, face, scalp or other focal areas of the body. For some people, sweating occurs even when they are not hot, anxious or exercising.
Hyperhidrosis can affect confidence, work, clothing choices, social situations, handshakes, daily comfort and quality of life. It may also interfere with using tools, phones, paper, keyboards or other everyday items.
At Melbourne NeuroCare, our Sweat Clinic provides discreet medical assessment and treatment options for excessive sweating, including toxin injection treatment for suitable patients.
Discreet, professional assessment and treatment for excessive sweating that affects comfort, confidence and daily life.
Melbourne NeuroCare assesses and treats patients with focal or persistent excessive sweating, including:
Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating beyond what the body needs for normal temperature control. It may occur in specific areas, such as the underarms or hands, or it may be more generalised.
Primary focal hyperhidrosis often starts earlier in life and commonly affects areas such as the underarms, palms, soles or face. Secondary hyperhidrosis can occur because of another medical condition, medication, hormonal change or other underlying cause. This is why medical assessment is important before deciding on treatment.
You may benefit from medical assessment if excessive sweating is affecting your comfort, confidence or daily activities.
Common reasons to seek help include:
Our Sweat Clinic provides a respectful and medically supervised approach to excessive sweating. We begin by understanding the pattern of sweating, when it started, which areas are affected, what treatments have already been tried and whether there may be an underlying medical reason.
Treatment is tailored to the patient and may include topical treatment, medication review, oral medication in selected cases, toxin injection treatment or referral for other therapies when appropriate.
The first step is a medical review. We assess the affected areas, age of onset, severity, triggers, medication history and any symptoms that may suggest a secondary cause.
This helps determine whether the sweating is likely to be primary focal hyperhidrosis or whether further investigation may be required.
Some patients may benefit from prescription-strength antiperspirants or other topical treatments. These options may be suitable for mild to moderate sweating or as a first-line approach before other treatments are considered.
In selected cases, oral medications may help reduce sweating. These are not suitable for everyone and may cause side effects, so they require careful discussion with the treating doctor.
Toxin injection treatment may be considered for suitable patients with focal excessive sweating. It works by temporarily reducing the nerve signals that activate sweat glands in the treated area.
This treatment is commonly used for underarm sweating. It may also be considered for selected cases involving the hands, feet, face or scalp, depending on the patient’s symptoms, goals and clinical suitability.
Toxin injection treatment involves a series of small injections into the affected sweating area. The number of injections depends on the size and location of the area being treated.
Underarm treatment is usually well tolerated. Treatment for the palms or soles can be more uncomfortable and may require specific discussion about pain control, temporary weakness and suitability.
Your doctor will explain what to expect, possible side effects, expected duration of benefit and when repeat treatment may be considered.
For severe, complex or treatment-resistant hyperhidrosis, other options may be discussed. These may include iontophoresis, dermatology review or surgical options where appropriate.
Melbourne NeuroCare provides discreet, professional and medically supervised care for people living with excessive sweating. We understand that hyperhidrosis can feel embarrassing or frustrating, and our aim is to provide practical treatment options in a respectful clinical environment.
Our Sweat Clinic can help patients:
Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating beyond what the body needs for temperature control. It may affect areas such as the underarms, hands, feet, face or scalp. It can be primary, often starting earlier in life, or secondary to another medical cause.
Yes. Assessment is important to confirm the pattern of sweating, check for possible secondary causes and decide which treatment option is most suitable.
Underarms are commonly treated. Hands, feet, face and scalp may also be considered in selected cases after discussion of benefits, discomfort, possible side effects and treatment suitability.
No. Suitability depends on the area being treated, the pattern of sweating, medical history, medications, treatment goals and possible risks. Your doctor will discuss whether it is appropriate for you.
Toxin injection treatment works by temporarily reducing the nerve signals that activate sweat glands in the treated area. This may help reduce focal sweating for a period of time.
Underarm treatment is generally well tolerated. Treatment for the hands or feet may be more uncomfortable and requires discussion about pain control and potential temporary weakness.
The duration of benefit varies between patients. Repeat treatment may be considered when clinically appropriate.
New, worsening or unexplained sweating should be medically assessed. In some cases, excessive sweating may be related to medication, hormonal changes or another medical condition.
Book an appointment with the Melbourne NeuroCare Sweat Clinic if excessive sweating is affecting your confidence, comfort or daily life.
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