| Hyperhidrosis is a condition which causes excessive | | | | the result of certain health conditions such as |
| sweating. According to research nearly 4 percent of | | | | metabolic disorders, neurological disorders and |
| the world’s population suffers from symptoms | | | | menopause. |
| of hyperhidrosis. Sweaty palms, hands, arms, face | | | | Treatment for hyperhidrosis |
| and feet can cause embarrassment and social issues. | | | | Hyperhidrosis is a treatable condition. Mild case of |
| Day-to-day life may become difficult and mingling | | | | hyperhidrosis can be controlled by using |
| closely with others an uphill battle. However, | | | | antiperspirants regularly, wearing loose clothes, |
| hyperhidrosis is a treatable condition and does not | | | | avoiding lycra and nylon as well as spicy foods. Also |
| have to end in social isolation. | | | | note that antiperspirants are not the same as |
| Causes of Hyperhidrosis | | | | deodorants, as antiperspirants stop the secretion of |
| Although hyperhidrosis might sound like a joke or | | | | sweat whereas deodorants only mask foul odors. |
| something that will go away if you just ignore it, it's a | | | | Moreover, if you suffer from sweaty feet, consider |
| serious medical condition which needs proper handling. | | | | changing socks regularly and using baby powder to |
| In the brain lies the hypothalamus. This part of the | | | | absorb sweat. |
| brain is in charge of the sweat-related functions. The | | | | However, if you suffer from severe excessive |
| hypothalamus sends signals to nerves, which send | | | | sweating you may want to consider seeking |
| signals to the sweat glands. These glands then | | | | professional help. Iontophoresis, for instance, is a |
| produce sweat. A normal person will only sweat in | | | | treatment which involves electrical stimulation. The |
| conditions of activity or warmth. A person suffering | | | | treatment consists of about four sessions per week |
| from hyperhidrosis, however, sweats all the time. | | | | with maintenance every four weeks. However, |
| The sweat glands produce a surplus of sweat. | | | | iontophoresis is time consuming. Also note that it is |
| Types of Hyperhidrosis | | | | not advised to use this treatment if you are |
| Hyperhidrosis can be divided into two main | | | | pregnant or if you have a pacemaker. |
| categories, namely focal hyperhidrosis or primary | | | | Another option is botox injections. This treatment is |
| hyperhidrosis and generalized hyperhidrosis or | | | | successful in reducing armpit sweating. Botox stops |
| secondary hyperhidrosis: | | | | the sweat glands form producing sweat. However, |
| - Focal Hyperhidrosis or Primary Hyperhidrosis. This | | | | Botox does have the risk of freezing muscles in the |
| type of hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating in | | | | injected area. Also, botox wears off after a few |
| the arm area (including underarms), hands, feet and | | | | hours, which means that this is a repetitive |
| face. Focal hyperhidrosis is a result of a glitch in the | | | | treatment. |
| nervous system. The sweat glands are stimulated to | | | | Botox and Iontophoresis are two of the main |
| produce an excess of sweat. | | | | treatments for hyperhidrosis. Surgery and |
| - Generalized Hyperhidrosis or Secondary | | | | medicication are also options. Consider seeing a |
| Hyperhidrosis. Generalized hyperhidrosis causes the | | | | doctor to see which treatment fits you best. |
| entire body to break out in excessive sweating. It's | | | | |