Hyperhidrosis Treatment Newcastle

Hyperhidrosis is caused by overactive sweat glands triggered by your nervous system. In primary hyperhidrosis, the cause is usually unknown and not linked to other health conditions. In secondary hyperhidrosis, it may result from medical issues like diabetes, infections, hormonal imbalance, or medication side effects.

You may have hyperhidrosis if you sweat excessively without physical exertion or heat, especially in areas like underarms, palms, feet, or face. If sweating interferes with daily tasks or causes discomfort or embarrassment, it’s important to consult a medical professional for assessment.

Primary hyperhidrosis is a chronic condition that causes excessive sweating without a medical cause. It usually affects specific areas like underarms, hands, or feet. Secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by an underlying condition or medication and typically results in more widespread sweating.

Primary hyperhidrosis often starts in childhood or adolescence and is localised to specific areas like underarms or palms. Secondary hyperhidrosis tends to begin later in life and may involve full-body sweating. A consultation and medical history review help determine the type.

Several options may be discussed for managing excessive sweating, including anti-sweat (muscle-relaxing) injectables treatment, topical treatments and other approaches. Injectable treatment works by temporarily reducing the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands in a targeted area. Suitability, benefits, risks and alternatives are discussed at your consultation.

As with any medical treatment, side effects are possible. These may include temporary bruising, tenderness, mild discomfort or short-term muscle weakness in or near the treated area, and less commonly other effects. Your practitioner will discuss the full range of potential risks and side effects with you before treatment.

No medical treatment is entirely without risk. Anti-sweat injectable treatment is widely used and, in Australia, is provided by qualified practitioners after individual assessment. At Skinduced, treatment is doctor-led, and your practitioner will discuss the benefits, risks and alternatives with you as part of the informed-consent process.

Most patients require treatment every 6 to 12 months, depending on individual response and sweat levels. Over time, many people find they need less frequent sessions to maintain dryness.

How long any effect lasts varies between individuals. Some people find results are temporary and choose to have treatment repeated over time; your practitioner will discuss what may be realistic for you at consultation.

Hyperhidrosis treatment usually does not require anaesthesia. However, a topical numbing cream may be applied to reduce any minor discomfort during the injections.

Normal sweating helps regulate your body temperature. It is triggered by heat, physical activity, stress, or emotions. Unlike hyperhidrosis, it does not interfere with daily life or occur excessively without clear cause.

Normal sweating happens as a response to heat, exercise, or stress. Hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating even at rest or in cool temperatures and can disrupt daily activities. It usually affects specific areas like the underarms, palms, or feet.

Fees depend on your individual treatment plan and are confirmed at your consultation. Please contact the clinic to discuss your options.