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Excessive Sweating Treatment
June 15, 2024
June 15, 2024
Sweating is an important bodily function that is performed to keep your body cool and prevent you from overheating. However, some people experience a condition called hyperhidrosis which is marked by an overactive sweat mechanism. This can occur at anytime, even when your body doesn’t need to cool off, so excessive sweating treatment is a good option.
Excessive sweating can be a source of embarrassment for many people. Hyperhidrosis often results in stained clothes, creates awkward moments during romantic settings and disrupts both personal and professional interactions. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help you get the relief you need if you suffer from hyperhidrosis.
You can receive customised treatment recommendations by speaking with our nurse in person.
It appears that one of the types of hyperhidrosis – primary hyperhidrosis – may be an inherited condition. You certainly may have family members who suffer from the same excessive sweating. Secondary hyperhidrosis is the other type, and it is associated with an underlying condition, such as neurologic disorders and spine injuries.
Prevention of excessive sweating depends on the cause so you will be able to reduce episodes of hyperhidrosis if you can identify triggers, such as excessive caffeine consumption or untreated generalized anxiety. If the condition is caused by certain medications, you may want to talk to your doctor about finding an alternative medication to see if sweating is reduced.
For most people, hyperhidrosis cannot be prevented, but it can be managed, allowing you to lead a more comfortable, fulfilling life without the constant nuisance of being too sweaty.
Hyperhidrosis typically causes excessive sweating in your:
Often, hyperhidrosis can interfere with routine activities. Sweaty palms can make it difficult to open a doorknob, grip a pen or shake hands. Bad armpit sweat can soak through your clothes, leaving embarrassing marks. And sweaty feet can drench your socks, leaving your feet uncomfortable all day long.
You may be a good candidate for clinical strength antiperspirant or for antiwrinkle injections if you experience:
Most people with excessive sweating are good candidates for treatment.
Depending on the nature and severity of your condition, our nurse may recommend one of the following treatment options:
Antiwrinkle injections works very well in most cases of hyperhidrosis. Injections are placed in the armpit to lessen sweat gland activity. The injection discomfort in this region is very minimal and injections can also be administered in the hands & feet to reduce sweating in these areas.
Antiwrinkle injections will reduce hyperhidrosis for about 4-6 months, at which point re-treatment is necessary to maintain the effect. As you receive successive injections, you may find that the effects begin to last longer, and that more time can pass between appointments.
Hyperhidrosis can be reduced with a single injection appointment at our practice. It takes about 5 days to see the initial results, with optimal results reached in 2 weeks.
Most people experience minimal to no side effects or complications when using clinical strength antiperspirants. Two of the most common side effects are irritation and a burning sensation where the antiperspirant is applied. Talk to our nurse if this occurs.