Excessive Sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a condition in which a person’s underarms, hands, and/or feet have overactive sweat glands. Excessive Sweating can cause a person to sweat through clothing or drip off the hands, despite wearing an antiperspirant. Heavy sweating can disrupt your day and cause social anxiety. A referral is not required for excessive sweating, call us to book a complimentary consultation.
Sweating is a natural bodily function that maintains a healthy body temperature. Hyperhidrosis (HH) occurs when the secretion of sweat is much higher than necessary to keep a constant temperature. HH can affect the hands, armpits, feet, face, and trunk, or be generalized all over the body. The sweating can be induced by thermal or emotional stimuli.
The exact cause of hyperhidrosis is unknown, but it is thought to be due to overactive sweat glands or an overactive sympathetic nervous system.
Yes. Treatment options include specific antiperspirants, BOTOX® injections, or oral medications.
Yes. Lifestyle changes such as avoiding triggers that cause Excessive Sweating, wearing breathable fabrics, losing weight if obese, and practicing stress-reducing techniques.
No. Excessive Sweating can affect people of all ages, including children and adolescents, though it usually appears in the second or third decade of life.
There is no cure for hyperhidrosis, but it can be managed effectively with treatment options.
Typically hyperhidrosis persists during the patient’s entire life.
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