Yay! A new way to treat hyperhidrosis has landed and I’m happy to share a few facts, benefits and cons about it.
Hyperhidrosis or so-called excessive sweating, can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Social anxiety and discomfort are even more present for all of us who are dealing with hyperhidrosis. Brella SweatControl offers new hope and relief for everyone who’s battling this condition. So, let’s talk about it.
What is Brella Sweat Control Patch?
Brella Sweat Control is an innovative treatment designed to address hyperhidrosis, specifically developed for individuals who experience severe sweating that interferes with their daily activities and quality of life. In April 2023, the U.S. FDA cleared Brella Sweat Control Patch for treating primary axillary hyperhidrosis, and therefore we can say it’s safe to use.
Utilizing a single-use disposable sodium patch, Brella is applied to the underarm for a mere 3 minutes. Candesant’s TAT mechanism operates on the scientific principle of sodium reacting with sweat’s water content, generating localized heat. This precise thermal energy targets specific sweat glands, effectively diminishing overall sweat production.
According to the Sahara(NCT04599907) study, Brella 3-minute SweatControl patches significantly reduce excessive underarm sweating in patients with primary axillary hyperhidrosis.
Since the results from the study were statistically significant for all the measured hyperhidrosis elements, the US FDA decided to clear the device.
We all know how these studies are working and that money is more powerful than facts but I like to think this will be effective as it’s stated, and will be a good option for ones dealing with axillary hyperhidrosis, especially if antiperspirants are not working and iontophoresis is not something you are fan of.
It’s a known fact that iontophoresis takes around 20-30 minutes while Candesant’s confirms that Brella treatments take no more than 3 minutes which is at least 5-6 times faster compared to iontophoresis treatments.
Also, Brella won 2023 Allure Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award Winner. It’s one of the most prestigious awards that can be taken.
How Brella Sweat Contol Patches Work?
This groundbreaking approach involves a single-use sodium patch applied to the underarm area for approximately 3 minutes.
- Application of Sodium Patch: The sodium patch, known as Brella, is placed on the underarm. Upon contact with the water present in sweat, the sodium initiates a reaction.
- Generation of Heat – This reaction triggers the generation of localized heat precisely targeting the microtarget sweat glands in the underarm area.
- Reduction of Sweat Production: The generated thermal energy works specifically on these targeted sweat glands, effectively reducing the overall production of sweat.
- Sustained Relief: Patients experience relief from excessive underarm sweating for an extended period, typically lasting between 3 to 4 months, thanks to Brella’s innovative technology.
Brella Sweat Control leverages this unique technology to provide a non-invasive, needle-free, and aluminum-free solution for managing excessive underarm sweating, offering you a more comfortable and confident daily experience.
Additionally, if you want to know more info on how it works check their video explaining the process:
Benefits of Brella Sweat Contol Patches?
- Quick procedure
- Safe and comfortable treatment
- Lasting 3-4 months after a treatment
- Improves quality of life
- Statistically significant reduction in underarm sweating
- Works with all skin types
- Non-invasive, needle-free procedure
But before you jump into it, you need to first check with your clinician or dermatologist if it’s suitable for you.
Cons
- Temporary Results: While Brella offers relief from excessive underarm sweating for several months, its effects are not permanent. Patients may need periodic reapplication or follow-up treatments to maintain reduced sweating levels.
- Limitations:
- Cannot be used on other parts of the body except underarms so far.
- Limited treatment centers depending on your location. But, you can check it yourself here:
- Individual Variability: The effectiveness of Brella patches can vary among individuals. Factors such as varying sweat gland distribution or different body chemistry may impact its efficiency for some users, resulting in varied outcomes.
- Potential Sensitivity Reactions: Although Brella is designed to be hypoallergenic, some individuals might experience skin irritation or allergic reactions to the patch material or the components used in its formulation.
- Cost: The cost is really unclear, but according to the article on Sweathelp.org, and the CEO of Candesant should be around 500$. Not as great, right? especially if not covered by insurance.
Conclusion
As someone, that’s dealing with hyperhidrosis for years, I appreciate every new solution that appears. If you are scared of ETS surgery, or how the iontophoresis machines look like 🙂 having another option that can improve your quality of life is amazing. Brella undoubtedly emerges as a noteworthy contender in the pursuit of enhanced comfort and confidence in daily life.
