What Is Hyperhidrosis
If you had condition which causes excessive sweating, it is defined as
Hyperhidrosis. Global research shows that about 4% of the population in the USA has symptoms
which are typical to hyperhidrosis. The symptoms which include sweaty face,
hands, feet and palms can be a reason of embarrassment and social issues.
Everyday existence can be challenging for a person suffering from this
condition and physical proximity could be challenging. Yet, this condition can
be cured and all these issues can be easily avoided if you know how to treat Hyperhidrosis.
What causes Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperdidrosis is a medical condition that needs serious attention and focused
handling. It will not go away if you think that it is something that can be
ignored.
The hypothalamus - a part of the brain - is responsible for all sweat related
functions. The sweat glands, which are responsible for producing sweat, are
triggered by the hypothalamus which then sends signals to it via nerves. In normal
circumstances, a person would sweat when there is warmth or when the person
undergoes any physical activity. As opposed to this, the sweat glands of a
person suffering from hyperhidrosis produces more sweat rather than normal person.
Types of Hyperhidrosis
There are two main types which hyperhidrosis can be divided into -
primary hyperhidrosis or focal hyperhidrosis and secondary or generalized
hyperhidrosis.
- Primary or Focal Hyperhidrosis. Suffers of primary or focal
hyperhidrosis complain of excessive sweating around the arm area, hands, feet
and even the face. This kind of hyperhidrosis is triggered by problems in the
nervous system,which triggered by hypothalamus, hence the sweat glands end up producing excessive sweat.
- Secondary of Generalized Hyperhidrosis. As the name suggests,
this kind of hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating across the whole body.
This condition results from some health conditions such as metabolic disorders,
neurological disorders and menopause.
How to treat hyperhidrosis?
The good news is that hyperhidrosis can be treated. A simple lifestyle changes
like using antiperspirants ,deodorants, wearing comfortable and loose clothing, avoiding
clothing like nylon, lycra and a diet which excludes spicy food can cure mild
cases of hyperhidrosis. Keeping yourself clean and following simple hygiene
norms can offer respite to the condition.
The odds change however if a person is suffering from severe hyperhidrosis.
This happens when a person is sweating excessively. One common treatment
process is electrical stimulation or Iontophoresis which consists of
approximately four sessions per week and a maintenance treatment every four
weeks. But this treatment has its limitations.
Botox injections - which is considered as a treatment might be successful in
reducing armpit sweating. Botox simply stops the sweat glands form producing
sweat and hence less sweat but it comes with associate side effects like
freezing muscles in the injected area. And since the effect wears off in a few
hours making the treatment repetitive. And It costly too.
Besides these two treatment options surgery and medication can also be
considered and the best option can only be decided upon consultation with a
doctor.
A long-term solution for hyperhidrosis should address the internal causes of
excessive sweating by tackling all hyperhidrosis contributing factors. Only by
controlling the nutritional, hormonal, psychological and environmental triggers
of hyperhidrosis, using a multidimensional and holistic approach to healing you
can reverse the "internal excessive sweating environment"- the only,
safe, natural and effective way you could ever achieve lasting hyperhidrosis
freedom.
