Newswise — If you're sweating out embarrassing perspiration for an upcoming prom or summer wedding, consider botox injections.
Best known for relaxing facial muscles to cut down on wrinkles, botox works by blocking a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which also transmits the signal to stimulate sweat glands. The treatment takes about 15 minutes and involves several small injections under the skin in the armpits. Numbing cream is applied to the skin beforehand to make the procedure virtually painless.
"This is a popular treatment at this time of year for brides and grooms, as well as before prom or other events involving formalwear, for people who experience excessive sweating that can be a source of embarrassment or ruin expensive clothing," said Dr. Erin Welch, a cosmetic dermatologist at UT Southwestern.People who experience excessive sweating, called hyperhidrosis, can also try prescription-strength antiperspirants and prescription pills that can temporarily decrease sweat production, but sometimes these can result in dry mouth and eyes as side effects. There's also a surgery called sympathectomy that severs the nerves that signal to the sweat glands.
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