Millions of Americans Suffer from Hyperhidrosis. You are not alone!Make an appointment. The cure is just a phone call away.Call us Toll Free:1 (866) PALM 911 or 1 (866) 725 - 6911
Visit our HyperhidrosisFREE SEMINAR
What is the probable cause of the excessive sweating?
Definition
Hyperhidrosis is sweating more than would be expected in the temperature of the environment.
Description
This condition is characterized by constitutional hyperactivity of the eccrine sweat glands. The disorder may be generalized, consisting of excessive body sweating, or localized, with sweating confined to the palms, soles, armpits, groin, and under the breasts. As a rule, onset is in childhood or during puberty. Patients experience a heightened reaction to sweating stimuli such as anxiety, pain, exercise, tension, caffeine, and nicotine. The sweat-prone areas may be localized or generalized. When the palms and soles are involved, the skin may appear pink or blue-white, and may even macerate, crack, or scale, particularly on the feet. Patients often experience spontaneous relief in adult life.
Causes
The cause is unknown. In very rare cases, hyperhidrosis of the palms and soles is thought to be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait. One must distinguish between idiopathic hyperhidrosis from excess sweating due to malfunction of the thyroid or pituitary gland, infection, diabetes mellitus, tumors, gout, and menopause. The disorder affects males and females in equal numbers.
TreatmentBefore treating generalized hyperhidrosis, a possible primary disorder must be ruled out. For patients with palmar-plantar-type hyperhidrosis, cotton socks and shoes that promote the circulation of air prevent overheating of the feet. Alternating footwear is helpful. Applications of medicated powder formulated to hamper bacterial growth is useful. For refractory cases, topical agents such as aluminum chloride in ethyl alcohol may be indicated for axillary sweating but is often useless for sweating hands. Short-term courses of anticholinergic drugs are also useful in severely afflicted patients but the side effects of dry mouth, drowsiness and constipation frequently occur. Super-antiperspirants may be of some help. These are essentially superstrength formulas of regular underarm antiperspirants. The active ingredient, aluminum chloride, actually reduces the sweat output (unlike deodorants, which just deal with odor). Heavyweight formulas are available over the counter in concentrations up to 12 percent, compared with 4 to 6 percent in regular antiperspirants. Even stronger concentrations are available with a prescription. The trick is to use them correctly. They work only when applied to dry skin. Do not apply them to broken skin or freshly shaved underarms. To increase their effectiveness, apply them at night before bed, since the nervous system is less active during sleep. In the morning, shower as usual, then apply regular antiperspirant to the underarms. Two or three applications of this combined treatment should keep one dry for another three days. One approach to treatment is to control stress. Whether or not emotional stress is the instigator, stress does make the sweating worse. Stress management therapists take three main approaches to help a patient calm overactive sweat glands. First is the daily use of relaxation tapes or meditation. Second is biofeedback training; and third is traditional psychotherapy that investigates and aims to remove the causes of stress. Surgery is available in extreme cases in which sweat glands are removed from underarms, or the nerves that trigger the sweat glands in the hands can be cut.
What is hyperhidrosis?
Where does hyperhidrosis occur?
What are the symptoms of hyperhidrosis?
What are the alternative treatments for hyperhidrosis?
Is there a surgical treatment for hyperhidrosis?
What is excessive sweating?
8 Causes of Night Sweats
What is the probable cause of the excessive sweating? Would a super-antiperspirant help? What are other treatment options?
When Sweating is a Problem
UCLA Study Finds Evidence That "Sweaty Palms" Syndrome Is Genetic And Underreported
Less Invasive Procedure Can Now Cure Sweaty Palms
Hyperhidrosis news
Why do feet stink ?
Why Do I sweat So Much ?
Why do feet stink ?
What can be done for Hyperhidrosis?
Botulinum toxin for hyperhidrosis?
Treatment of palmoplantar hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis excessive sweating news headline article media
Hyperhidrosis New Research For Teenanger
GENERAL INFORMATION
Home Q&A Questionnaire Payment Methods Testimonials Disclaimer FAQ
CONTACT US
Email Us Our Address Local Direction Local Accommodations Local Attractions
SURGEON'S PROFILE
Doctor Baumgartner Memberships Curriculum Vitae Appointment Hospital Affiliation BibliographyBooks And Book Chapters Abstracts Presented & Published
HYPERHIDROSIS INFORMATION
Hyperhidrosis Symptoms of hyperhidrosis Axillary Hyperhidrosis Palmar Hyperhidrosis Plantar Hyperhidrosis Medical Treatment Surgical Technique Surgical Preparation Post Operative Results Side Effects Complications Surgical Sweating Treatment Procedure ETS Surgical Preparation Post Operative Hyperhydrosis Results Side Effects Complications
BROCHURES
Request Form Brochures in Spanish Brochures in Vietnamese
ARTICLES
Severe Hyperhidrosis Read more hyperhidrosis article
HYPERHIDROSIS OR EXCESSIVE SWEATING
What is hyperhidrosis Where does hyperhidrosis occur What are the symptoms of hyperhidrosis What are the alternative treatments for hyperhidrosis Is there a surgical treatment for hyperhidrosis
LINKS
1 Cosmetic Surgery Center Control Excessive Sweating The Cure Foot Pain Center Cure Hand Pain Center Cure Hyperhidrosis Center The Center For Lover-For-Life Hemorrhoid Treatment Center Woman Wellness Center The Hyperhidrosis Center Doctor's Outpatient Surgery Center The Veins Treatment Center
Monday, March 9, 2009
What is the probable cause of the excessive sweating?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment