Hyperhidrosis Treatment

What is hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is the name given to excessive and uncontrollable sweating.

Who Gets Hyperhidrosis? 

Hyperhidrosis without any known cause affects 1–3% of the US population and nearly always starts during childhood or adolescence. 

The tendency may be inherited. 

Hyperhidrosis due to medical conditions is less common and can present at any age.

Hyperhidrosis is embarrassing and interferes with many daily activities.

Axillary Hyperhidrosis

(excessive sweating of the armpits)

  • Clothing becomes damp, stained and must be changed several times a day
  • Wet skin folds are prone to chafing, irritant dermatitis and infection

Palmar hyperhidrosis

(excessive sweating of the hands/ palms)

  • Slippery hands lead to avoidance of handshaking
  • Marks left on paper and fabrics
  • Difficulty in writing neatly

Plantar hyperhidrosis

(excessive sweating of the soles of the feet)

  • Affects soles of the feet
  • Unpleasant smell
  • Ruined footwear
  • Risk of  infection such as ringworm

What is hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is the name given to excessive and uncontrollable sweating.

Who Gets Hyperhidrosis? 

Hyperhidrosis without any known cause affects 1–3% of the US population and nearly always starts during childhood or adolescence. 

The tendency may be inherited. 

Hyperhidrosis due to medical conditions is less common and can present at any age.

Hyperhidrosis is embarrassing and interferes with many daily activities.

Axillary Hyperhidrosis

(excessive sweating of the armpits)

  • Clothing becomes damp, stained and must be changed several times a day
  • Wet skin folds are prone to chafing, irritant dermatitis and infection

Palmar hyperhidrosis

(excessive sweating of the hands/ palms)

  • Slippery hands lead to avoidance of handshaking
  • Marks left on paper and fabrics
  • Difficulty in writing neatly

Plantar hyperhidrosis

(excessive sweating of the soles of the feet)

  • Affects soles of the feet
  • Unpleasant smell
  • Ruined footwear
  • Risk of  infection such as ringworm

Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperhidrosis

Diagnosis is carried out in consultation and treatment options are discussed based on the severity of the concern. 

It’s important to understand that the goal is not to have NO sweating from these areas but to reduce the degree of sweating to that experienced by persons who don’t suffer from hyperhidrosis. 

hyperhidrosis

Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperhidrosis

Diagnosis is carried out in consultation and treatment options are discussed based on the severity of the concern. 

It’s important to understand that the goal is not to have NO sweating from these areas but to reduce the degree of sweating to that experienced by persons who don’t suffer from hyperhidrosis. 

hyperhidrosis