What Is Hyperhidrosis?
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Renee Snyder and her team of skilled physicians treat excessive sweating in adults. Also known as hyperhidrosis, this is a condition that causes an exuberant amount of sweating, most commonly in the area under the armpit, but it can also affect the hands, feet, and a variety of other body areas. Excessive sweating may be episodic or continuous, and it may also be caused by warm weather, emotional stress, or for no reason at all. In some individuals, the condition may be due to an underlying medical condition such as obesity, menopause, thyroid, or a psychiatric disorder. However, the vast majority of patients have what is known as essential hyperhidrosis, for which the cause is unknown. Excessive sweating can be extremely embarrassing and significantly undermine your confidence in interactions with others. Our goal is to help you control and treat the unwanted symptoms of hyperhidrosis and eliminate worry in the workplace and your everyday life.
How Is Hyperhidrosis Diagnosed?
In order to determine if a patient suffers from hyperhidrosis, a physician must perform a physical exam to get a more in-depth look at the areas in which there is excessive sweating. There will also be a series of questions that will help the doctor understand your condition. If it is determined that an underlying medical condition is causing the excessive sweating, then additional testing may need to be completed to find a cause.
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Symptoms of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating exceeding the normal body temperature regulation requirements. The primary symptom is noticeable, profuse sweating in specific areas such as the palms, soles, underarms, or face, often occurring without triggers like heat or exercise. This sweating can be so severe that it disrupts daily activities, causing clothing to become soaked and making it difficult to grip objects. Additionally, those with hyperhidrosis may experience skin irritation, maceration, or secondary infections due to constant moisture, as well as significant emotional distress and social anxiety stemming from the condition.
How to Treat Hyperhidrosis
There are multiple options for the treatment of hyperhidrosis, including prescription-strength antiperspirants, oral medications, and/or the use of BOTOX®. While antiperspirants and BOTOX may reduce the sweating in the areas they are applied to, both treatments are considered a temporary fix. Antiperspirants must be applied every day, while BOTOX must be injected into the affected areas every 4 – 6 months. Oral medical medications such as glycopyrrolate can be taken orally or made into a topical preparation to successfully control symptoms.
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If you are like countless others with hyperhidrosis, you have most likely tried everything to reduce the amount of sweating you experience. Call our office today to schedule an appointment, so that Snyder Dermatology and our team of dermatologists can help you find the solution that works best for you.