Allergan, Inc. has partnered with fashion designer Kara Saun (“Project Runway”) and GenArt Fresh Faces in Fashion on a health education campaign called “Project: Sweat Free,” designed to raise awareness about excessive underarm sweating, the effect that it can have on women’s fashion choices, and available treatment options that can help women manage their underarm sweat. Everyone sweats. Sweating is our body’s way of regulating temperature and cooling itself. But millions of people sweat so much that it actually interferes with their daily activities. Severe underarm sweating is a medical condition called severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis occurs when overactive sweat glands produce sweat that exceeds the body’s normal requirements for cooling, sometimes up to four or five times what is needed.2 Research has found that nearly one million women in the United States suffer from severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis,1 and to make matters worse for women, our society seems to find excessive sweating less acceptable for women than for men. For anyone that suffers from it, extreme sweating can be embarrassing and uncomfortable and even anxiety-inducing. Still, many people that sweat excessively do not even realize that they have a treatable medical condition, or they are too embarrassed to talk to a physician about it, allowing their excessive sweating to go undiagnosed and untreated.
Sound familiar? I declined an offer to be in a friend’s wedding because I knew the pink silk bridesmaid dress would show my sweat stains before I even walked down the aisle! – Amy, 26, Minneapolis You should see my wardrobe, every single item is black…and I live in California, not New York! – Taylor, 32, San Diego
I’ve lost some weight but I still can’t wear fitted clothes because my sweat marks will show if my shirt isn’t oversized. – Jana, 27, Jacksonville I drive to work with a paper towels stuffed in my armpits and the cold air on full blast, even in the winter. – Melissa, 23, Ogden, Utah
I never splurge on nice clothes for myself because I know they’ll be ruined after one or two wearings. – Danielle, 30, Nashville
For more information about excessive underarm sweating and treatment options and to find a dermatologist near you, see ProjectSweatFree.com Strutton, PhD, MPH, Kowalski, PharmD, MS, Glaser, MD, Stang, PhD. U.S. Prevalence of Hyperhidrosis and Impact on Individuals with Axillary Hyperhidrosis: Results from a National Survey. The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. August 2004, Volume 51, Number 2. 2 The International Hyperhidrosis Society. http://www.sweathelp.org/English/PFF_Hyperhidrosis_Definition.asp. Accessed August 10, 2007. 1
Many people that have excessive underarm sweating do not even realize that they have a treatable medical condition
The good news is that excessive underarm sweating can be treated by a visit to an experienced dermatologist
Visit
ProjectSweatFree.com for further information about severe underarm sweating and to find a dermatologist near you to discuss appropriate treatment options.
© 2007 Allergan, Inc. Irvine, CA 92612.
®
mark owned by Allergan, Inc.
A Guide to Helping Women Stay Fashion-Focused
Presented by “Project Runway” designer Kara Saun, GenArt Fresh Faces in Fashion, and Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX® (Botulinum Toxin Type A)
A message from “Project Runway” designer Kara Saun
Some
people never think about sweating at all — but for some who experience excessive underarm sweating, it’s something that impacts many of their
daily activities, including their fashion choices. When working with clients with excessive underarm sweating, I think about the colors and fabrics I use in my designs for them. Many people suffer from excessive underarm sweating and I know that women I dress worry about it because they are always asking me what they can do to avoid sweating on their clothes. Many of the actresses I work with are reluctant speak to their dermatologist about to wear certain fabrics, such as silk, because appropriate treatment options. they are afraid that underarm sweat stains may When women are afraid that they are going appear when they are on camera or walking to sweat on their clothes, they become less the Red Carpet. Often I have to sew bulky confident in certain fabrics due to fear of dress shields into dresses to prevent stains, showing sweat stains, whether they are but some designs do not permit such dressed in casual clothes or haute couture. padding. Excessive underarm sweating is not Once a woman is treated effectively for her only an issue on the big screen — it affects excessive underarm sweating, a whole new women of all walks of life. In fact, nearly one world is opened up to her million women in the United and as a clothing designer a fashion designer, States suffer from excessive 1 it is delightful to see the I see first-hand underarm sweating. the impact that excessive transformation — she can underarm sweating I am thrilled to be involved wear anything she wants to can have on a woman’s in the “Project: Sweat Free” wear — any style, any color, wardrobe choices. health education campaign, any cut, any fabric, because it is an opportunity confident that people will for me to talk about what many in the fashion be looking at her and her fashion choices, not world consider a taboo topic — excessive her sweat stains. underarm sweating can be, despite common Best wishes, beliefs, a serious medical condition that
As
affects many men and women across the country. I consider myself a very actionoriented person, and I want to urge people who feel that their excessive underarm sweating is impacting their daily activities and choices to not be embarrassed about it and
Kara Saun
Fashion designer, costume designer and image consultant Kara Saun is best known as being “The Professional” on Season One of Bravo’s hit TV show “Project Runway.” She has designed costumes for shows such as “What I Like About You” and “Eve” and her clients include Queen Latifah, Heidi Klum and Vanessa Williams. Her collections will be coming soon to a store near you!”
For
women with excessive underarm sweating, the most common complaint is that they do not have the freedom to wear the clothes
that they would like to wear, and that they must dress to accommodate their sweating. For example, they wear only black or dark colors so that sweat stains don’t show, avoid silk at all costs, dress in loose clothing, and are reluctant to buy fashionable clothes because they could be ruined after one wearing. For people who sweat excessively, wardrobe choices can be affected by the desire to not show underarm sweat stains. The good news is that excessive underarm sweating can be treated by a visit to an experienced dermatologist, who can discuss treatment options that may vary according to the severity of the condition. One highly effective, FDA-approved treatment for severe underarm sweating, not adequately managed by topical agents, is BOTOX® (Botulinum Toxin Type A). BOTOX® injections help control severe underarm sweating by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops. Treatment with BOTOX® is a relatively quick and straightforward
procedure and results in a significant reduction in underarm sweating within four weeks of the first treatment. Results have been shown to be highly effective for up to six months. In the US today, more than 85% of managed healthcare lives have coverage for hyperhidrosis. You can work with your physician to facilitate the reimbursement process. If you feel that excessive underarm sweating is affecting your daily activities, from wardrobe choices to recreational activities, visit a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and to discuss appropriate treatment options. Visit ProjectSweatFree.com for further information about severe underarm sweating and to find a dermatologist near you to discuss appropriate treatment options.
Hyperhidrosis Self-Assessment Think you sweat too much? Make an appointment to discuss your concerns with an experienced dermatologist. Take this questionnaire to help you explain to your dermatologist how severe underarm sweating affects your daily activities.
STEP ONE: ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 1. How many times a day do you change clothes? __________ 2. Do you carry supplies (such as extra clothes, antiperspirants, powders or towels) to help you manage your severe underarm sweating? Yes / No 3. Have you been treated with any prescription antiperspirants, powders or deodorants to control severe underarm sweating? Yes / No a. If yes, how many different types? ___________________________________ b. Which ones______________________________________________________ 4. How many hours per day do you spend dealing with severe underarm sweating?__________________________________________________________ 5. How often do you think about severe underarm sweating? Never / Sometimes / Often
STEP TWO: SEVERITY SCORE
Find out your Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) measure The HDSS is a four-point scale designed to assess the severity of severe underarm sweating based on the extent of sweating-related impairment of daily activities. Check next to the score that best describes your severity.
My severe sweating is never noticeable and never interferes with my daily activities IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION* You should not be treated with BOTOX® if you have an infection at the injection site or are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. Serious allergic reactions and cardiac events have been rarely reported. If you think you’re having an allergic reaction or other unusual symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, call your doctor immediately. Side effects include injection-site pain and bleeding, non-underarm sweating, infection, sore throat, flu, headache, fever, neck or back pain, itching or anxiety. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects. Full prescribing information has been provided to your doctor and is available on BOTOXSevereSweating.com
My severe sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities My severe sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities My severe sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities
A message from “Project Runway” designer Kara Saun
Some
people never think about sweating at all — but for some who experience excessive underarm sweating, it’s something that impacts many of their
daily activities, including their fashion choices. When working with clients with excessive underarm sweating, I think about the colors and fabrics I use in my designs for them. Many people suffer from excessive underarm sweating and I know that women I dress worry about it because they are always asking me what they can do to avoid sweating on their clothes. Many of the actresses I work with are reluctant speak to their dermatologist about to wear certain fabrics, such as silk, because appropriate treatment options. they are afraid that underarm sweat stains may When women are afraid that they are going appear when they are on camera or walking to sweat on their clothes, they become less the Red Carpet. Often I have to sew bulky confident in certain fabrics due to fear of dress shields into dresses to prevent stains, showing sweat stains, whether they are but some designs do not permit such dressed in casual clothes or haute couture. padding. Excessive underarm sweating is not Once a woman is treated effectively for her only an issue on the big screen — it affects excessive underarm sweating, a whole new women of all walks of life. In fact, nearly one world is opened up to her million women in the United and as a clothing designer a fashion designer, States suffer from excessive 1 it is delightful to see the I see first-hand underarm sweating. the impact that excessive transformation — she can underarm sweating I am thrilled to be involved wear anything she wants to can have on a woman’s in the “Project: Sweat Free” wear — any style, any color, wardrobe choices. health education campaign, any cut, any fabric, because it is an opportunity confident that people will for me to talk about what many in the fashion be looking at her and her fashion choices, not world consider a taboo topic — excessive her sweat stains. underarm sweating can be, despite common Best wishes, beliefs, a serious medical condition that
As
affects many men and women across the country. I consider myself a very actionoriented person, and I want to urge people who feel that their excessive underarm sweating is impacting their daily activities and choices to not be embarrassed about it and
Kara Saun
Fashion designer, costume designer and image consultant Kara Saun is best known as being “The Professional” on Season One of Bravo’s hit TV show “Project Runway.” She has designed costumes for shows such as “What I Like About You” and “Eve” and her clients include Queen Latifah, Heidi Klum and Vanessa Williams. Her collections will be coming soon to a store near you!”
For
women with excessive underarm sweating, the most common complaint is that they do not have the freedom to wear the clothes
that they would like to wear, and that they must dress to accommodate their sweating. For example, they wear only black or dark colors so that sweat stains don’t show, avoid silk at all costs, dress in loose clothing, and are reluctant to buy fashionable clothes because they could be ruined after one wearing. For people who sweat excessively, wardrobe choices can be affected by the desire to not show underarm sweat stains. The good news is that excessive underarm sweating can be treated by a visit to an experienced dermatologist, who can discuss treatment options that may vary according to the severity of the condition. One highly effective, FDA-approved treatment for severe underarm sweating, not adequately managed by topical agents, is BOTOX® (Botulinum Toxin Type A). BOTOX® injections help control severe underarm sweating by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops. Treatment with BOTOX® is a relatively quick and straightforward
procedure and results in a significant reduction in underarm sweating within four weeks of the first treatment. Results have been shown to be highly effective for up to six months. In the US today, more than 85% of managed healthcare lives have coverage for hyperhidrosis. You can work with your physician to facilitate the reimbursement process. If you feel that excessive underarm sweating is affecting your daily activities, from wardrobe choices to recreational activities, visit a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and to discuss appropriate treatment options. Visit ProjectSweatFree.com for further information about severe underarm sweating and to find a dermatologist near you to discuss appropriate treatment options.
Hyperhidrosis Self-Assessment Think you sweat too much? Make an appointment to discuss your concerns with an experienced dermatologist. Take this questionnaire to help you explain to your dermatologist how severe underarm sweating affects your daily activities.
STEP ONE: ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 1. How many times a day do you change clothes? __________ 2. Do you carry supplies (such as extra clothes, antiperspirants, powders or towels) to help you manage your severe underarm sweating? Yes / No 3. Have you been treated with any prescription antiperspirants, powders or deodorants to control severe underarm sweating? Yes / No a. If yes, how many different types? ___________________________________ b. Which ones______________________________________________________ 4. How many hours per day do you spend dealing with severe underarm sweating?__________________________________________________________ 5. How often do you think about severe underarm sweating? Never / Sometimes / Often
STEP TWO: SEVERITY SCORE
Find out your Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) measure The HDSS is a four-point scale designed to assess the severity of severe underarm sweating based on the extent of sweating-related impairment of daily activities. Check next to the score that best describes your severity.
My severe sweating is never noticeable and never interferes with my daily activities IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION* You should not be treated with BOTOX® if you have an infection at the injection site or are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. Serious allergic reactions and cardiac events have been rarely reported. If you think you’re having an allergic reaction or other unusual symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, call your doctor immediately. Side effects include injection-site pain and bleeding, non-underarm sweating, infection, sore throat, flu, headache, fever, neck or back pain, itching or anxiety. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects. Full prescribing information has been provided to your doctor and is available on BOTOXSevereSweating.com
My severe sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities My severe sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities My severe sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities
A message from “Project Runway” designer Kara Saun
Some
people never think about sweating at all — but for some who experience excessive underarm sweating, it’s something that impacts many of their
daily activities, including their fashion choices. When working with clients with excessive underarm sweating, I think about the colors and fabrics I use in my designs for them. Many people suffer from excessive underarm sweating and I know that women I dress worry about it because they are always asking me what they can do to avoid sweating on their clothes. Many of the actresses I work with are reluctant speak to their dermatologist about to wear certain fabrics, such as silk, because appropriate treatment options. they are afraid that underarm sweat stains may When women are afraid that they are going appear when they are on camera or walking to sweat on their clothes, they become less the Red Carpet. Often I have to sew bulky confident in certain fabrics due to fear of dress shields into dresses to prevent stains, showing sweat stains, whether they are but some designs do not permit such dressed in casual clothes or haute couture. padding. Excessive underarm sweating is not Once a woman is treated effectively for her only an issue on the big screen — it affects excessive underarm sweating, a whole new women of all walks of life. In fact, nearly one world is opened up to her million women in the United and as a clothing designer a fashion designer, States suffer from excessive 1 it is delightful to see the I see first-hand underarm sweating. the impact that excessive transformation — she can underarm sweating I am thrilled to be involved wear anything she wants to can have on a woman’s in the “Project: Sweat Free” wear — any style, any color, wardrobe choices. health education campaign, any cut, any fabric, because it is an opportunity confident that people will for me to talk about what many in the fashion be looking at her and her fashion choices, not world consider a taboo topic — excessive her sweat stains. underarm sweating can be, despite common Best wishes, beliefs, a serious medical condition that
As
affects many men and women across the country. I consider myself a very actionoriented person, and I want to urge people who feel that their excessive underarm sweating is impacting their daily activities and choices to not be embarrassed about it and
Kara Saun
Fashion designer, costume designer and image consultant Kara Saun is best known as being “The Professional” on Season One of Bravo’s hit TV show “Project Runway.” She has designed costumes for shows such as “What I Like About You” and “Eve” and her clients include Queen Latifah, Heidi Klum and Vanessa Williams. Her collections will be coming soon to a store near you!”
For
women with excessive underarm sweating, the most common complaint is that they do not have the freedom to wear the clothes
that they would like to wear, and that they must dress to accommodate their sweating. For example, they wear only black or dark colors so that sweat stains don’t show, avoid silk at all costs, dress in loose clothing, and are reluctant to buy fashionable clothes because they could be ruined after one wearing. For people who sweat excessively, wardrobe choices can be affected by the desire to not show underarm sweat stains. The good news is that excessive underarm sweating can be treated by a visit to an experienced dermatologist, who can discuss treatment options that may vary according to the severity of the condition. One highly effective, FDA-approved treatment for severe underarm sweating, not adequately managed by topical agents, is BOTOX® (Botulinum Toxin Type A). BOTOX® injections help control severe underarm sweating by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops. Treatment with BOTOX® is a relatively quick and straightforward
procedure and results in a significant reduction in underarm sweating within four weeks of the first treatment. Results have been shown to be highly effective for up to six months. In the US today, more than 85% of managed healthcare lives have coverage for hyperhidrosis. You can work with your physician to facilitate the reimbursement process. If you feel that excessive underarm sweating is affecting your daily activities, from wardrobe choices to recreational activities, visit a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and to discuss appropriate treatment options. Visit ProjectSweatFree.com for further information about severe underarm sweating and to find a dermatologist near you to discuss appropriate treatment options.
Hyperhidrosis Self-Assessment Think you sweat too much? Make an appointment to discuss your concerns with an experienced dermatologist. Take this questionnaire to help you explain to your dermatologist how severe underarm sweating affects your daily activities.
STEP ONE: ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 1. How many times a day do you change clothes? __________ 2. Do you carry supplies (such as extra clothes, antiperspirants, powders or towels) to help you manage your severe underarm sweating? Yes / No 3. Have you been treated with any prescription antiperspirants, powders or deodorants to control severe underarm sweating? Yes / No a. If yes, how many different types? ___________________________________ b. Which ones______________________________________________________ 4. How many hours per day do you spend dealing with severe underarm sweating?__________________________________________________________ 5. How often do you think about severe underarm sweating? Never / Sometimes / Often
STEP TWO: SEVERITY SCORE
Find out your Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) measure The HDSS is a four-point scale designed to assess the severity of severe underarm sweating based on the extent of sweating-related impairment of daily activities. Check next to the score that best describes your severity.
My severe sweating is never noticeable and never interferes with my daily activities IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION* You should not be treated with BOTOX® if you have an infection at the injection site or are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. Serious allergic reactions and cardiac events have been rarely reported. If you think you’re having an allergic reaction or other unusual symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, call your doctor immediately. Side effects include injection-site pain and bleeding, non-underarm sweating, infection, sore throat, flu, headache, fever, neck or back pain, itching or anxiety. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects. Full prescribing information has been provided to your doctor and is available on BOTOXSevereSweating.com
My severe sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities My severe sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities My severe sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities
Allergan, Inc. has partnered with fashion designer Kara Saun (“Project Runway”) and GenArt Fresh Faces in Fashion on a health education campaign called “Project: Sweat Free,” designed to raise awareness about excessive underarm sweating, the effect that it can have on women’s fashion choices, and available treatment options that can help women manage their underarm sweat. Everyone sweats. Sweating is our body’s way of regulating temperature and cooling itself. But millions of people sweat so much that it actually interferes with their daily activities. Severe underarm sweating is a medical condition called severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis occurs when overactive sweat glands produce sweat that exceeds the body’s normal requirements for cooling, sometimes up to four or five times what is needed.2 Research has found that nearly one million women in the United States suffer from severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis,1 and to make matters worse for women, our society seems to find excessive sweating less acceptable for women than for men. For anyone that suffers from it, extreme sweating can be embarrassing and uncomfortable and even anxiety-inducing. Still, many people that sweat excessively do not even realize that they have a treatable medical condition, or they are too embarrassed to talk to a physician about it, allowing their excessive sweating to go undiagnosed and untreated.
Sound familiar? I declined an offer to be in a friend’s wedding because I knew the pink silk bridesmaid dress would show my sweat stains before I even walked down the aisle! – Amy, 26, Minneapolis You should see my wardrobe, every single item is black…and I live in California, not New York! – Taylor, 32, San Diego
I’ve lost some weight but I still can’t wear fitted clothes because my sweat marks will show if my shirt isn’t oversized. – Jana, 27, Jacksonville I drive to work with a paper towels stuffed in my armpits and the cold air on full blast, even in the winter. – Melissa, 23, Ogden, Utah
I never splurge on nice clothes for myself because I know they’ll be ruined after one or two wearings. – Danielle, 30, Nashville
For more information about excessive underarm sweating and treatment options and to find a dermatologist near you, see ProjectSweatFree.com Strutton, PhD, MPH, Kowalski, PharmD, MS, Glaser, MD, Stang, PhD. U.S. Prevalence of Hyperhidrosis and Impact on Individuals with Axillary Hyperhidrosis: Results from a National Survey. The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. August 2004, Volume 51, Number 2. 2 The International Hyperhidrosis Society. http://www.sweathelp.org/English/PFF_Hyperhidrosis_Definition.asp. Accessed August 10, 2007. 1
Many people that have excessive underarm sweating do not even realize that they have a treatable medical condition
The good news is that excessive underarm sweating can be treated by a visit to an experienced dermatologist
Visit
ProjectSweatFree.com for further information about severe underarm sweating and to find a dermatologist near you to discuss appropriate treatment options.
© 2007 Allergan, Inc. Irvine, CA 92612.
®
mark owned by Allergan, Inc.
A Guide to Helping Women Stay Fashion-Focused
Presented by “Project Runway” designer Kara Saun, GenArt Fresh Faces in Fashion, and Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX® (Botulinum Toxin Type A)
Sound familiar? I declined an offer to be in a friend’s wedding because I knew the pink silk bridesmaid dress would show my sweat stains before I even walked down the aisle! – Amy, 26, Minneapolis You should see my wardrobe, every single item is black…and I live in California, not New York! – Taylor, 32, San Diego
I’ve lost some weight but I still can’t wear fitted clothes because my sweat marks will show if my shirt isn’t oversized. – Jana, 27, Jacksonville I drive to work with paper towels stuffed in my armpits and the cold air on full blast, even in the winter. – Melissa, 23, Ogden, Utah
I never splurge on nice clothes for myself because I know they’ll be ruined after one or two wearings. – Danielle, 30, Nashville
The good news is that excessive underarm sweating can be treated by a visit to an experienced dermatologist
Visit
ProjectSweatFree.com for further information about severe underarm sweating and to find a dermatologist near you to discuss appropriate treatment options.
© 2007 Allergan, Inc. Irvine, CA 92612.
®
mark owned by Allergan, Inc.
