Hyperhidrosis
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FAQ about Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes sweating beyond what the body needs for temperature control. This FAQ explains what hyperhidrosis is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatment options are available, and what people can expect over time. It…
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Prevention of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which sweating is greater than what is required for normal temperature control. In many cases, it develops because the sweat glands are overactivated by signals from the autonomic nervous system rather than because the glands themselves…
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Treatment for Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is treated with a range of approaches that reduce excessive sweating by acting on the sweat glands, the nerves that stimulate them, or the local skin environment that drives sweat production. The main treatments include topical antiperspirants, oral and topical…
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Diagnosis of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is diagnosed by combining clinical observation, patient history, and, when needed, targeted tests that rule out other causes of excessive sweating. The condition involves sweating that exceeds what is necessary for temperature regulation, often because the sweat glands are being…
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Causes of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is caused by overactivity in the body’s sweat-producing system, leading to sweating that is greater than what is needed for normal temperature control. In some people, the condition develops because the nerves that signal the sweat glands are unusually active;…
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Symptoms of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating that is greater than the body needs for temperature control . The main symptoms are persistent moisture on the palms, soles, underarms, face, or other areas, sweating that begins easily or without an obvious trigger,…