What is Hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating unrelated to exercise or body temperature. This type of excessive sweating is much more severe than normal sweating and may affect the underarms, face, hands, and feet. Hyperhidrosis patients often experience sweat stains on their clothing, clammy or wet hands or feet, and excessive overall sweating throughout the year and regardless of activity levels.

This condition occurs when the nerves in charge of signaling the sweat glands become overactive, even if they have not been triggered by exercise or a rise in temperature. Nervousness and stress can increase these symptoms. Although there is no exact medical cause for this excessive sweating, it may be a shared trait among family members.

Hyperhidrosis Treatment Options

There are a variety of common hyperhidrosis treatments to help reduce excessive sweating, including:

PRESCRIPTION ANTIPERSPIRANT OR CREAMS

Extra strength, prescription antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride can help to control excessive sweating. Prescription therapy containing glycopyrrolate may also help hyperhidrosis of the head and face.  These creams are used several times per week. 

NERVE-BLOCKING MEDICATIONS

There are certain medications that block chemicals that cause certain nerves to communicate with each other. These may reduce sweating in some individuals and are taken on a daily schedule. 

BOTOX® INJECTIONS

Injections with BOTOX, or botulinum toxin type A can help to lessen excessive sweating. It works by temporarily blocking nerves that cause sweating to occur. Results can last 6-9 months before repeated treatment is needed.

WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR HYPERHIDROSIS TREATMENT?

Those with hyperhidrosis whose excessive sweating causes discomfort or self-consciousness can benefit from hyperhidrosis treatment. Be sure to speak with Dr. Beach regarding any allergies or health conditions that you may have so that she can safely prescribe the best hyperhidrosis treatment option for you.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER HYPERHIDROSIS TREATMENT?

Hyperhidrosis treatment patients often experience less severe sweating for a more comfortable daily routine. It is important to be patient, as prescription antiperspirants or creams may take up to two weeks to start working. Dr. Beach will provide you with specific instructions on how to properly use your hyperhidrosis treatment for the best possible outcomes. Feel free to contact our office with any questions that you may have regarding treatment. 

HYPERHIDROSIS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

At what age does hyperhidrosis stop?

It is not know to stop at a specific age.

Can Benadryl help excessive sweating?

This is not a known treatment to help stop excessive sweating.

Can drinking water stop excessive sweating?

This is not a known treatment to help stop excessive sweating.

Can hyperhidrosis be cured naturally?

Aluminum chloride can help, these are natural minerals.

Does hyperhidrosis get worse with age?

No, it generally does not.

Does hyperhidrosis last forever?

It can recur or be enduring.

How common is hyperhidrosis?

It is thought to effect as much as 10% of the population.

How do doctors test for hyperhidrosis?

Doctors take a history of the events and may also examine the site affected.

Is there a pill for hyperhidrosis?

Yes, some pills help to reduce it such as oxybutinin or glycopyrrolate.

What can a dermatologist do for excessive sweating?

Dermatologists can prescribe treatment or do procedures to treat excessive sweating.

What causes excessive sweating and thirst?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity of a neurotransmitter, and extra activity of eccrine and apocrine glands.

What causes excessive sweating of the head and face?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity of a neurotransmitter, and extra activity of eccrine and apocrine glands.

What triggers hyperhidrosis?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity of a neurotransmitter, and extra activity of eccrine and apocrine glands. It may be triggered by emotional stress.

When should I see a doctor about excessive sweating?

If it bothers you socially or is ruining clothing or affecting your daily function, you may want to see a doctor about it.

Which vitamin deficiency causes excessive sweating?

It is not known to be due to a vitamin deficiency.

Who treats hyperhidrosis?

Dermatologists treat hyperhidrosis.

Why do I sweat so much on my face?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity of a neurotransmitter, and extra activity of eccrine and apocrine glands.

Why do my hands and feet sweat excessively?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity at the eccrine glands. It may be triggered by emotional stress.

Why do I sweat so much on my back?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity of a neurotransmitter, and extra activity of eccrine glands in this area.

Why do I sweat more than everyone else?

You may have hyperhidrosis where your sweat glands are overactive.

Why cant I stop sweating?

You may have hyperhidrosis where your sweat glands are overactive. Therapy is used to help control the sweating..

Why am I hot and sweaty all the time?

You may have hyperhidrosis where your sweat glands are overactive.

What is excessive sweating a sign of?

It is a sign of extra eccrine gland activity when it occurs on the palms and soles.

What do doctors prescribe for sweating?

Doctors may prescribe some pills help to reduce it such as oxybutinin or glycopyrrolate.

Can low b12 cause excessive sweating?

No, it is not known to cause excessive sweating.

Can low vitamin D cause sweating?

No, it is not known to cause excessive sweating.

Can obesity cause hyperhidrosis?

It can contribute to sweating but does not cause the overactivity of the eccrine or apocrine glands in and of itself.

Does dehydration cause hyperhidrosis?

No, it does not.

How do you diagnose hyperhidrosis?

It is diagnosed by taking a history of the events and may also examine the site affected.

How do you know if you have hyperhidrosis?

You may sweat through clothing easily/ with minimal activity.

How do you get rid of hyperhidrosis?

Dermatologists can prescribe treatment - pills - or do procedures - sympathectomy, iontophresis, botulinum therapy - to treat excessive sweating.

Is hyperhidrosis only under arm?

No, it can occur anywhere on the body, but often occurs in the armpits, palms, soles.

What causes sudden sweating for no reason?

It may be an emotional response / response to emotional stress.

What drugs cause excessive sweating?

Insulin and glyburide are drugs that can cause excessive sweating.

At what age does hyperhidrosis stop?

It is not know to stop at a specific age.

Can Benadryl help excessive sweating?

This is not a known treatment to help stop excessive sweating.

Can drinking water stop excessive sweating?

This is not a known treatment to help stop excessive sweating.

Can hyperhidrosis be cured naturally?

Aluminum chloride can help, these are natural minerals.

Can low b12 cause excessive sweating?

No, it is not known to cause excessive sweating.

Can obesity cause hyperhidrosis?

It can contribute to sweating but does not cause the overactivity of the eccrine or apocrine glands in and of itself.

Can low vitamin D cause sweating?

No, it is not known to cause excessive sweating.

Does dehydration cause hyperhidrosis?

No, it does not.

Does hyperhidrosis get worse with age?

No, it generally does not.

Does hyperhidrosis last forever?

It can recur or be enduring.

How common is hyperhidrosis?

It is thought to effect as much as 10% of the population.

How do doctors test for hyperhidrosis?

Doctors take a history of the events and may also examine the site affected.

How do you diagnose hyperhidrosis?

It is diagnosed by taking a history of the events and may also examine the site affected.

How do you get rid of hyperhidrosis?

Dermatologists can prescribe treatment - pills - or do procedures - sympathectomy, iontophresis, botulinum therapy - to treat excessive sweating.

How do you know if you have hyperhidrosis?

You may sweat through clothing easily/ with minimal activity.

Is hyperhidrosis only under arm?

No, it can occur anywhere on the body, but often occurs in the armpits, palms, soles.

Is there a pill for hyperhidrosis?

Yes, some pills help to reduce it such as oxybutinin or glycopyrrolate.

What can a dermatologist do for excessive sweating?

Dermatologists can prescribe treatment or do procedures to treat excessive sweating.

What causes excessive sweating and thirst?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity of a neurotransmitter, and extra activity of eccrine and apocrine glands.

What causes excessive sweating of the head and face?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity of a neurotransmitter, and extra activity of eccrine and apocrine glands.

What causes sudden sweating for no reason?

It may be an emotional response / response to emotional stress.

What do doctors prescribe for sweating?

Doctors may prescribe some pills help to reduce it such as oxybutinin or glycopyrrolate.

What drugs cause excessive sweating?

Insulin and glyburide are drugs that can cause excessive sweating.

What is excessive sweating a sign of?

It is a sign of extra eccrine gland activity when it occurs on the palms and soles.

What triggers hyperhidrosis?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity of a neurotransmitter, and extra activity of eccrine and apocrine glands. It may be triggered by emotional stress.

When should I see a doctor about excessive sweating?

If it bothers you socially or is ruining clothing or affecting your daily function, you may want to see a doctor about it.

Which vitamin deficiency causes excessive sweating?

It is not known to be due to a vitamin deficiency.

Who treats hyperhidrosis?

Dermatologists treat hyperhidrosis.

Why am I hot and sweaty all the time?

You may have hyperhidrosis where your sweat glands are overactive.

Why cant I stop sweating?

You may have hyperhidrosis where your sweat glands are overactive. Therapy is used to help control the sweating..

Why do I sweat more than everyone else?

You may have hyperhidrosis where your sweat glands are overactive.

Why do I sweat so much on my back?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity of a neurotransmitter, and extra activity of eccrine glands in this area.

Why do I sweat so much on my face?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity of a neurotransmitter, and extra activity of eccrine and apocrine glands.

Why do my hands and feet sweat excessively?

Excessive sweating may be due to extra activity at the eccrine glands. It may be triggered by emotional stress.

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