Rise in anti-sweat Botox treatments for men

May 2010  

There has been an increase in the number of men receiving Botox injections to prevent sweating, new figures show.

According to the Harley Medical Group's director, Liz Dale, there has been a 26 per cent increase in bookings from men who are keen to avoid moist hands, damp underarms or sweaty feet.

The treatment can be injected into the palms of the hands, underarms, chest or soles of the feet and lasts for up to six months.

Nearly ten per cent of Botox injections administered over the past month have been anti-sweat treatments for men, Ms Dale revealed.

'Many are thinking ahead to the warmer summer months and want to avoid embarrassing sweat patches as they face rising temperatures on commuter-packed public transport,' she explained.

'Dubbed 'Sweatox', this treatment is ideal for both those suffering from the medical condition hyperhidrosis, as well as those just wanting to combat visible wet patches and clammy palms.'

About three per cent of people in England are thought to be affected by hyperhidrosis, which usually begins during teenage years or in early adulthood.