Kara Saun

As a fashion designer, I see firsthand the impact that excessive underarm sweating can have on a woman's wardrobe choices.

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 I think about the colors and fabrics I use in my designs, I keep in mind that 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 to wear certain fabrics, such as silk, because they are afraid that underarm sweat stains may appear when they are on camera or walking the Red Carpet. Often I have to sew bulky dress shields into dresses to prevent the stains, but some designs do not permit such padding. Excessive underarm sweating is not only an issue on the big screen – it affects women of all walks of life. In fact, nearly one million women in the United States suffer from excessive underarm sweating.¹

I am thrilled to be involved in the "Project: Sweat Free" health education campaign, because it is an opportunity for me to talk about what many in the fashion world consider a taboo topic – excessive underarm sweating can be a serious medical condition that affects many men and women across the country. I consider myself a very action-oriented person, and I want to urge people who feel that their sweating is impacting their daily activities and choices to not be embarrassed about it and speak to their dermatologist about appropriate treatment options.

When women are afraid that they are going to sweat on their clothes, they become less confident in certain fabrics due to fear of showing sweat stains, whether they are dressed in casual clothes or in haute couture.

Once a woman is treated effectively for her excessive underarm sweating, a whole new world is opened up to her and as a clothing designer it is delightful to see the transformation – she can wear anything she wants – any style, any color, any cut, any fabric – and be confident that people will be looking at her and her fashion choices, not her sweat stains.

Best wishes,

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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 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!

To learn more about Kara Saun, go to www.KaraSaun.com

BOTOX^® (Botulinum Toxin Type A) is FDA-appoved for severe underarm sweating when topical agents don't work.

Important Safety Information

You should not be injected 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 are 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 and anxiety. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.

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¹ 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.