Guides and articles.
Guides to hyperhidrosis, its treatments and everyday life with excessive sweating, written for Australia and New Zealand.
miraDry in Australia: Cost, Results and What to Try First
Thinking about miraDry for underarm sweating? This guide explains how the treatment works, what it costs in Australia, what recovery involves and what the research shows, plus the gentler at-home options worth trying first if you would rather not commit to a clinic procedure.
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Not sure what clinical strength on an antiperspirant label really means? This guide explains how a clinical-strength antiperspirant differs from regular and prescription options, how to use it so it...
Antiperspirant is not just for underarms. This practical guide explains how to use an antiperspirant for hands and feet, when to apply it, how to look after your skin, what...
Most deodorants were never designed to reduce sweat. This guide explains what to look for in a deodorant for excessive sweating, from the active ingredient and strength to when and...
Botox for underarm sweating wears off and has to be repeated. This guide explains who qualifies for the Medicare rebate, what a typical round costs out of pocket, what armpit...
ETS surgery is the one hyperhidrosis treatment that cannot be undone. This guide explains what the keyhole operation involves, why so many people sweat more somewhere else afterwards, what it...
Antiperspirants build a temporary plug at the top of the sweat duct. Iontophoresis leaves no plug at all. Botox silences the nerve, and ETS surgery cuts the wiring. This guide...
Focal hyperhidrosis is diagnosed from your history, not a test. This guide walks through the checklist dermatologists use, the severity scale you can score yourself on, the red flags that...
The first 4 to 6 weeks of iontophoresis are called the initial phase, and knowing what to expect makes all the difference. This guide walks through session frequency, what you...
The Saalio® is a medically certified, TGA-registered iontophoresis device designed specifically for at-home hyperhidrosis treatment. This plain-English guide covers how it works, what each model does, and how to decide...
Iontophoresis and Botox are two of the most effective treatments for hyperhidrosis, but they work differently, cost differently, and suit different people. This guide gives you an honest, side-by-side comparison...
Not ready to purchase an iontophoresis device outright? The Saalio® Hire Program lets you trial a device at home for three or four weeks, with no bond and the hire...
Symptoms often ease in winter for people with hyperhidrosis, but that is precisely why the cooler months are the smartest time to start treatment. This guide explains why, and how...