What is Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)?
Sweating is a natural mechanism necessary for the regulation of body temperature. Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), on the other hand, is a condition in which the amount of sweat secreted to the skin surface increases due to overworking of sweat glands, which is disturbing enough to disrupt the social life of the person. It is most common in the armpits, palms, and soles of the feet. Rarely, it can be seen widely throughout the body. Especially in situations of stress and excitement, in a hot environment and after physical exercise, sweating increases significantly.
What are the Causes of Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)?
Generally, excessive sweating occurs idiopathically. Apart from this, some diseases (such as diabetes and thyroid disease), drugs used, an existing infection in the body, menopause are some of the underlying causes of excessive sweating.
How Is Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) Diagnosed?
The person with excessive sweating problem should first consult a dermatologist. The reasons that may lead to sweating gets reviewed and, if necessary, an blood tests may be performed.
How Is Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) Treated?
If excessive sweating disrupts the social life of the person and reduces the quality of life, it should be treated. Medications applied to the skin surface, oral medications, iontophoresis, golden needle fractional radiofrequency and surgical procedures are some of the treatment options.
