Hyperhidrosis
Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change – Jesse Jackson
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1. Your Mom, Uncle or Third Cousin Sweat a Lot Too
There's a type of excessive sweating that runs in families called primary hyperhidrosis (PH). Experts don't know what causes it, but it's definitely not because you have more sweat glands or that they're supersized. The size, number and location of these glands appear totally normal in people with PH, says Dee Anna Glaser, MD, professor of dermatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and president of the International Hyperhidrosis Society. Their best guess: Something's off with your body's autonomic nervous system, which controls your…
Resources
Don’t Sweat It: An Overview of Hyperhidrosis
Although primary and secondary hyperhidrosis are symptomatically similar, there are some distinct differences between them. The sweating that takes place in primary hyperhidrosis is typically described as focal, meaning that it affects only one or a few areas of the body.
Some people have extremely sweaty palms - but spraying Botox may help
A possible new method of treating excessive sweating involves blasting the palms of the hands and armpits with liquid Botox at high pressure, avoiding painful injections. A small study of this experimental technique found it improved sweating from the palms and armpits, but we need larger studies to confirm it works.
A retrospective review on minimally invasive technique via endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) in the treatment of severe primary hyperhidrosis
We conclude that ETS is a safe, effective and aesthetically remarkable procedure for the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis with only half of the patients developing mild to moderate degree of CS. Significant predictors of CS were sympathectomy level during ETS and frequency of follow-up after ETS.
Excessive Sweating: Why It Happens And What To Do About It
Everybody sweats. Whether it's a boiling hot day or you've just gone gangbusters at the gym, there is absolutely nothing wrong with some good old fashioned perspiration. Dogs pant, we sweat. End of story. However, for some people, sweating isn't a case of getting a bit sticky post-workout or feeling clammy in really humid weather. It can happen daily -- and worse, excessively -- prompting the need to wear undershirts or even bring a change of clothes to work.
Hyperhidrosis: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Treatment with Emphasis on the Role of Botulinum Toxins
The objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of hyperhidrosis providing information on anatomy, physiology, and current treatment methods with an emphasis on the role of botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs). The evidence of efficacy is presented according to the guidelines of the American Academy of Neurology.
I Paid $2,000 To Eliminate My Armpit Sweat
My experience was insanely negative. I am not going to write down all of the awful things that happened. I do believe this is a great treatment for people who have a sweating problem, however, the doctor's office I went to was very unprofessional yet being the highest rated in my city. Don't trust reviews!
What Is Excessive Sweating?
While hyperhidrosis can be debilitating, especially socially, it is not dangerous on its own. It can, in some rare instances, be associated with a dangerous condition and should be diagnosed properly for that reason.
Why Do I Sweat a Puddle Every Night?
Waking up to a slip'n slide every morning could mean trouble.
3 Reasons You Sweat So Much—And What to Do About It
For when "glistening" is more like "sweating buckets."
10 things to know about hyperhidrosis, aka excessive sweating
Most people look forward to the summer months when the warm weather finally hits. But if you have hyperhidrosis, you likely dread the heat, because you suffer from excessive sweating, and you sweat way too much all year ’round, no beach weather necessary.
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Check Your Sweat
Embarrassed about excessive sweating? You're not alone. Find out what it could be and how others may just be coping with it.
International Hyperhidrosis Society
Founded in 2003 by an elite team of world-respected physicians and experts in hyperhidrosis research, the International Hyperhidrosis Society is the only independent, non-profit, global organization that strives to improve quality of life among those affected by excessive sweating.
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