EXCESSIVE SWEATING
ABOUT EXCESSIVE SWEATING
Hyperhydrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. Generally, people sweat more in warm temperatures, when they exercise, or in response to situations that make them nervous, angry, embarrassed or afraid. However, excessive sweating occurs without such triggers. Those with hyperhydrosis appear to have overactive sweat glands. The uncontrollable sweating can lead to significant discomfort, both physical and emotional. It usually occurs in areas like the palms, soles, armpits, and/or groin area.
TYPES AND CAUSES
Focal Hyperhydrosis
- It affects the palms, soles and sometimes underarms.
- It often occurs as an exaggerated response to emotional stimuli and is not generally associated with any underlying condition.
- It may have a genetic component, as it often runs in families.
Secondary/Generalized hyperhydrosis
- It affects large areas of the body.
- Underlying causes could be – A reaction to certain medications, menopausal hot flushes, low blood sugar, an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), rarely certain cancers, heart disease and infectious diseases.
Symptoms
- Frequent, noticeable, excessive sweating that can soak through clothing
- Abnormally excessive and bothersome perspiration on your feet, underarms, head or face
- Clamminess or dripping of sweat droplets on the palms of the hands or the soles of your feet
SOME OF THE COMMON TRIGGERS ARE –
- A history of daily or intermittent and unprotected sun exposure.
- External hormones like birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and internal hormonal changes during pregnancy. Melasma that occurs during pregnancy is called chloasma or “the mask of pregnancy” and is caused due to an increase in hormone levels like estrogen, progesterone and a melanocyte stimulating hormone.
- Family history
- Anti-seizure medications
- Certain products or treatments that cause an increase in melanin production.
WHY CUTEXX SKIN CLINIC FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING?
At Cutexx Skin Clinic, we understand cosmetic concern due to excessive sweating. After careful history taking, examination and ruling out any systemic or local causes, we plan treatment to provide long term treatment care for the patients.
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Dr. Kinnor Das, MBBS, MD, is a specialist in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. With extensive training and experience in these areas, Dr. Das is dedicated to providing exceptional care to his patients.
