There are many ways of determining whether a person has the medical condition hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is a term for when the body sweats far more than what is required to meet the physiological needs of the body.
People may wonder if they suffer from hyperhidrosis or if they sweat an appropriate amount in regards to the stimuli they are exposed to. If you are participating in physical activity on a hot day and experience a large amount of sweat, than you are probably not a sufferer of hyperhidrosis.
Those who have the condition will find that they sweat excessively without any type of stimuli, such as heat or activity. Many will be forced to contend with dripping sweat from the armpits and this can cause embarrassment. In addition, some people who suffer from excessive sweating will withdraw themselves from society, as they know that their body will sweat abundantly. This excessive sweat can cause embarrassing odors that are hard to disguise.
Another hindering factor of hyperhidrosis is that those who suffer from it have to pay attention to the clothes they buy and wear as certain fabrics and colors will show sweat stains or cause the body to sweat even more.
There are effective treatments for hyperhidrosis available for those who are suffering from what can be an incapacitating condition.
Depending on the severity of the condition, a doctor will recommend one of the following treatments:
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Surgical Methods
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Topical Treatments
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Tap Water Iontophoresis
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Systematic Medications
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Botox Injections
For moderate cases of hyperhidrosis, a doctor may suggest topical treatments containing aluminum salts. These products work in a similar fashion to the antiperspirant products purchased in drugstores. Topical treatments work to keep skin dry by blocking the sweat from exiting the body.
If such treatments are ineffective, a doctor may suggest tap water intopohoresis. This method is applied by immersing the soles of the feet or the palms into an electrolyte solution. A low intensity current is then generated through the solution and the palms or feet must remain in the water for about 20 minutes.
For iontophoresis to work effectively, it is necessary to undergo treatments up to four times a week for about a month. While effective on hands and feet, this procedure is not effective in the underarm area and is labor intensive.
Botox treatments are one of the most effective and convenient ways for people to reduce symptoms of hyperhidrosis. It works by deactivating overactive sweat glands through a brief series of fine injections.
People are selecting Botox treatments over most other options as the results last up to six months, making them cost-efficient as well as convenient. Unlike surgical methods, there is no recovery time necessary and Botox injections are non-invasive.
Find out how Botox injections can help effectively treat hyperhidrosis and contact your skin care professional.