Ms. Lan, 25, sought treatment at Tam Anh General Hospital TP HCM for severe underarm sweating. Doctor Tran Nguyen Anh Thu, a specialist in Dermatology and Aesthetic Dermatology, diagnosed her with primary axillary hyperhidrosis, a condition where sweat glands are overactive. This meant she experienced excessive sweating even in cold environments, such as during her time living in the US.

Doctor Thu uses microwave technology to treat Ms. Lan's hyperhidrosis. Photo: Tam Anh General Hospital.

Doctor Thu prescribed MiraDry, a microwave energy treatment designed to directly target and destroy sweat glands deep within the underarm skin. This process permanently disables the glands' ability to produce sweat, offering long-lasting results. The device also incorporates cooling technology to protect the skin surface and surrounding tissues during the procedure.

Following the treatment, Ms. Lan experienced mild numbness, swelling, pain, and a slight tightness in her underarm area for the first few days, which gradually subsided. She followed doctor's instructions, limiting strenuous activity, avoiding raising her arms high, and maintaining proper hygiene to ensure optimal recovery. Within two weeks, she observed a 70% reduction in underarm sweating, eliminating the persistent sticky sensation she had experienced previously.

According to Doctor Thu, hyperhidrosis extends beyond a cosmetic concern, significantly impacting psychological well-being, especially in young individuals. The condition is treatable with appropriate methods. Current treatment options for hyperhidrosis are diverse, ranging from topical medications and botulinum toxin injections to microwave technology. Among these, methods that directly target sweat glands are often preferred due to their long-term effectiveness.

Minh Huong

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