Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Service Description

What is hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis means sweating that is excessive for temperature or activity and interferes with daily life. It may affect the underarms, palms, soles or other areas. New, generalised or night-time sweating can sometimes have an underlying medical cause and may require GP assessment. What happens at the consultation? A clinician will review the pattern and duration of sweating, affected areas, medicines, medical history, previous treatments and impact on daily life. Prescription-only injectable treatment may be considered, but it requires an appropriate prescriber consultation and individual prescription. No medicine or brand is promoted or guaranteed by this page. How may injectable treatment work? If prescribed, small injections are placed into the planned area to temporarily reduce the nerve signals that activate sweat glands. Effects develop gradually and wear off. Response and duration vary, and repeat treatment is not automatically appropriate. Suitability and alternatives Pregnancy or breastfeeding, infection at the treatment site, neuromuscular conditions, medicines and previous reactions may affect suitability. Depending on the cause and area, alternatives may include clinical-strength antiperspirants, topical or oral treatment, iontophoresis, lifestyle measures or medical referral. Treatment and recovery If treatment proceeds, discomfort, pinpoint bleeding, redness, swelling, bruising or tenderness can occur. Palms and soles can be more sensitive and may require a separate pain-management plan. Most people resume normal activity quickly, but recovery varies. Risks and limitations Risks include infection, headache, flu-like symptoms, altered sensation, sweating in other areas and an incomplete or uneven response. Treatment of palms may cause temporary grip or hand weakness; treatment near other muscles may cause unwanted weakness. Rarely, swallowing, speech or breathing problems, more generalised weakness or a serious allergic reaction may occur. Aftercare and urgent symptoms Follow the prescriber’s instructions and avoid rubbing the area unless advised. Contact the clinic for unexpected weakness, infection symptoms or a significant reaction. Difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, widespread weakness or a severe allergic reaction requires urgent medical help. Book an assessment Book this 30-minute Glasgow appointment to determine whether your sweating requires medical investigation and whether an injectable or non-injectable pathway is appropriate. Final price depends on the area and agreed treatment plan.