MiraDry for Sweating

Sweating is fine at the gym, but not so great in the boardroom. If you need a solution for sweating, regardless of the cause, our specialists can provide you with advice and options. If no one has ever offered you a Permanent Solution before, then you need to see us at the Skin Specialist Centre.

There are some factors that trigger the excessive sweating and these will differ between individuals, but can include anxiety, exercise, hot weather, spicy foods and stress. Lifestyle measures to reduce the signs of hyperhidrosis include wearing loose, cool clothing made of fabric that is designed to absorb sweat and not promote odour, as well as specially formulated anti-perspirant deodorants.

Genetic factors, together with emotional stress, medicines, and caffeine all play a role in sweating. Some people may have a relative with excessive sweating, or may also suffer from sweaty hands and feet. No matter how severe you sweat, our Dermatologists will have a solution for you.

Our treatments

• miraDry (axillary only)
• Botulinum toxin (axillary, palmar and plantar)

Underarm sweating

Dermatology Specialists understand how excessive underarm sweating affects you- from the clothes you choose to wear, the situations you avoid, and the confidence sapping situations you are faced with daily. We understand that you can be cold and still sweat. We understand that you can be calm and sweat drips from your underarms. Our Specialist Team understand your favourite colour is black, and you avoid at all costs lifting your arms up in public. Our Specialist Team know you think about not sweating, but still it happens. Our Specialist Team know there is a cure.

Excessive sweating in many areas including the face, scalp, hands, feet, and underarms is not uncommon. miraDry can not be used to treat all these areas, however it is an excellent treatment for underarms. Other areas, such as the hands and feet may require other special treatments. It is important to identify if there are other causes for your sweating if you have generalised sweating and as Specialists we are trained to do this.

Face sweating

Sweating of the forehead, upper lip, and scalp is a common condition associated with sweaty underarms. Treatments such as creams and sweat-stop treatments can be beneficial. miraDry treatment is not indicated for facial and scalp sweating, but is an excellent method of treating excessive underarm sweating.

Feet sweating

Sweaty feet or plantar hyperhidrosis is a common condition affecting 3% of the population. miraDry can not treat sweaty feet since tendons and nerves may be damaged by the pulsed electromagnetic energy of miraDry. Treatment for excessive feet sweating can be successful with other specialised treatments.

Palm sweating

Sweaty palms or palmar hyperhidrosis is a very common area of excessive sweating, affecting up to 3% of the population. Unfortunately, miraDry is not useful nor is it safe to treat in this area. Other specialised treatments can be recommended for this particular area. The use of anti-sweating creams and lotions can be moderately effective.