[Hyperhidrosis Survey] 68.7% of People Experience Daily Life Impairment, While Botox Treatment Awareness is Only 40.8% - Reality of "Sweat Concerns" Revealed in a Survey of 300 Individuals -

[Conclusion] Key Points of This Survey In conclusion, Botox treatment for hyperhidrosis is effective for the underarms, hands, and feet, with a single injection expected to suppress sweat for 4 to 6 months. While underarm hyperhidrosis is covered by insurance, hand and foot treatments are self-pay. Treatment can be received at either dermatology or plastic surgery clinics, but for severe symptoms or when considering surgical treatment, consulting a physician with extensive experience in dermatological surgery is recommended.

- 68.7% of people have experienced daily life impairment due to sweating in their hands, feet, or underarms. - 59.2% of respondents answered that they "did not know" about Botox treatment. - Only 23.4% of people know that hyperhidrosis can be treated with insurance coverage.

Terminology ■ What is Hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating beyond what is necessary for thermoregulation. It is classified into primary focal hyperhidrosis, which occurs localized in the palms (hands), soles (feet), and axillae (underarms), and secondary generalized hyperhidrosis, which occurs throughout the body. Approximately 5% of people in Japan are said to suffer from it.

What is Botox Treatment (Botulinum Toxin Therapy)? Botox treatment involves injecting type A botulinum toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum to suppress the release of neurotransmitters (acetylcholine) that promote sweating. Underarm hyperhidrosis is covered by insurance, and a single procedure is expected to maintain its effect for 4 to 6 months.

What is Iontophoresis? Iontophoresis is a treatment method that temporarily suppresses the function of sweat glands by immersing hands or feet in a container of water and applying a weak electric current. It is primarily used for palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis and is recommended in the Japanese Dermatological Association guidelines as an insurance-covered treatment method.

Comparison of Main Hyperhidrosis Treatments (for underarm hyperhidrosis)

| Comparison Item | Botox Injection | miraDry | Surgical Excision (Scissor method) | |---|---|---|---| | Insurance Coverage | ○ (Underarms only) | × (Self-pay) | ○ | | Estimated Cost | 20,000-30,000 yen (30% insurance co-pay) | 300,000-400,000 yen |