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Friday, October, 23, 2009

How To Stop Excessive Sweating

Experts: Botox doesn't help headaches

October 03, 2008
New guidelines have yielded mixed news about alternative uses for the anti-wrinkle drug Botox. The guidelines, developed by the American Academy of Neurology, have found that Botox is safe and effective to prevent excessive sweating of the armpits and hands and to treat many involuntary muscle disorders. But they also show that Botox probably does not help combat migraines and chronic tension headaches. Experts say that given the available data, Botox injections should not be used to treat heada... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Coping With Anxiety Symptoms: Sweating
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...in turn, causes sweating. Unfortunately, however, excessive sweating and fear of embarrassment... Read more »

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Hyperhidrosis Treatment- Powerful Deodorant or Botox?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

Reader: I really think I sweat too much. Why does this happen and what can I do about it now that... Read more »

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Botox Blog Part III: The Reality, and The FDA Review
By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert

...patients, whether I'm treating them medically for excessive sweating or cosmetically for... Read more »

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When Stress Affects Your Nails - Hair -Skin....What To Do??
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...Stress can cause hair loss, worsen hives and cause excessive sweating (which can inflame hair... Read more »

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Staying Cool and Smelling Sweet
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

I use deodorant every day, but I'm still self-conscious about how I smell in crowded places. How... Read more »

Health Guide

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Headache Nervousness Irritability Chest pain Excessive sweating Changes in menstrual pattern Fever Skin flushing Dilated... Read more »
Hyperhidrosis
...signs of sweating may be noted during a doctor's visit. A number of tests may also be used to diagnose excessive sweating. Tests include: Tests include: Starch-iodine test.An iodine... Read more »
Snake bite
... Burning Convulsions Diarrhea Dizziness Excessive sweating Fainting Fang marks in the skin Fever ... Read more »
Chloride in diet
... Side Effects Too little chloride in the body can occur with fluid loss. This may be due to excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea. Medicines such as diuretics can also cause a chloride... Read more »
Mouthwash overdose
...overdose; Antiseptic mouth rinse overdose Symptoms Body as a whole Collapse Convulsions Excessive sweating Excessive thirstListing from side to side Decreased urine output Slurred... Read more »

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...may include severe or persistent nausea/vomiting, excessive sweating, very slow heartbeat, slow... Read more »

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