Perspiration is a normal bodily function that maintains its temperature constant. Hyperhidrosis is excessive perspiration, and may appear in different regions. The most common are the armpits, hands and soles of the feet.
The patient may find this severly debilitating, and perspiration often leads to psychosocial problems, even in the professional sphere where it can be considerably stressful.

One of the following methods may be considered upon failure of the usual aids such as deodorants or abandonment of coffee and nicotine:

• Botulinum toxin A (Botox) injection
• Operation (sweat gland suction)