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Looking for products to help you stop sweating? So far on this site, the popular solutions have been Driclor, Odaban, Iontophoresis, and Sweat Pads.

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Odaban Excessive Sweating Antiperspirant:

Driclor Excessive Sweating Antiperspirant:

Sweat Pads:

There are a TON of tips on this site (myexcessivesweating.com) but two you’ll find mentioned throughout is simply placing a small amount of milk of magnesia on your hand and rub it in and when its dry use a deodorant-that will help take the white off. Also try drinking Hushed Sea Tea.

Hyperhydrosis Treatment

Hyperhydrosis is something better known as excessive sweating and is a common problem. Sweating is controlled by a portion of our nervous system in the pores of our skin and in approximately 1% of the population there is an excessive control and excessive sweating, Hyperhydrosis, occurs. The locations of Hyperhydrosis include the feet, hands, armpits, main body trunk and the face.

For sweaty hands and feet, the video on our Ionotophoresis page shows you how to make a device that produces the same effect you get when you visit a doctor, minus the cost of treatment (about $30 – $80) each. The Dermatologists also sell devices like this for around $800 – $1,000.

The primary occurrence of Hyperhydrosis starts in childhood or adolescence and continues throughout life. There has been discussion that psychiatric conditions can promote the occurrence of Hyperhydrosis but this is very rare and it is more probable that it is the condition that causes the conditions to be induced in the person. Causes of Hyperhydrosis can include Hyperthyroidism or as part of similar endocrine diseases, Endocrine treatment for prostatic cancer or other types of malignant disease, severe psychiatric disorders, Obesity and Menopause. This is known as secondary Hyperhydrosis.

Many individuals suffer from Hyperhydrosis in many areas of the body. Sweating can appear suddenly or manifest itself more continuously and can be elicited by high outside temperatures or emotional stress, or appears without any obvious reason. Generally, it worsens during the warm season and gets better during winter similar to common sweating amongst people. Arguably the most embarrassing location for Hyperhydrosis is in the palms of the hands which are also very socially disturbing. However problems such has halos of salt in the cloth recently in the armpit region is also extremely embarrassing. Hyperhydrosis in the face can be the most aggravating of the areas subject to Hyperhydrosis as citizens may judge the person to be of a nervous or unstable condition.

Treatment of Hyperhydrosis is varied. The most obvious is the use of antiperspirants which are a common solution to excessive sweat amongst people without the condition of Hyperhydrosis. Iontophoresis can be tried if antiperspirants have not lead to the desired result. This method consists in applying an electric current to the palms or soles immersed in an electrolyte solution. The procedure has to be repeated regularly with several sessions a week then decreasing as treatment continues to one session every 1 or 2 weeks. There are no specific drugs that could be used for the condition of Hyperhydrosis but psychotropic drugs have showed to decrease the effects of Hyperhydrosis. However, this usually takes a long time to occur and the side affects are extensive and occur far before any results can be seen.

Psychological help can only help the person to the live with the condition and merely to aid those who are troubled by the condition. Alternative medicine has almost no effect from experiences such as acupuncture or massages. The use of botulinum however has shown some significant progression in combating the condition of Hyperhydrosis. Initial reports have been published regarding the use of botulinum toxin in Hyperhydrosis. Some drawbacks are the costs of this treatment which has to be repeated at regular intervals and the side-effects but these appear to be negligible.

Hyperhydrosis is a common misspelling for hyperhidrosis

Palmar Hyperhidrosis

Palmar hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive sweating of the palm, represents one of the most wide spread issues from all the forms of excessive sweating. (Possible solution for this is shown in the video below!) This condition manifests itself by exaggerating the amount of sweat ones hands produce leaving one with moist and cold hands. There are several factors that trigger the heavy hand sweat, like nervousness and anxiety. Even though emotional distress is a known to be a big factor, sweaty palms often occurs without any outside stimulus.

The effects of sweaty palms are both physical and psychological. People affected by excessive hand sweating become very aware of this issue and feel discouraged when interacting in society. They try to hide their problem form others, thus increasing the emotional pressure they put themselves to. This often leads to emotional distress, which, as we have shown, triggers the problem to begin with. What makes matters worse is that affected people may not have any control of their sweating.

People suffering from this condition have a constant need to wipe their hands and usually notice a tingling sensation in their hands. They also have difficulties maintaining and developing social encounters as they become apprehensive about shaking hands.

Sweaty palms also impact intimate relationships and makes the individuals withdrawn. Just the simple task of putting on making can prove difficult, as can typing or handling paper documents.

Our society is based on many rules of conduct – a firm handshake, for example, signifies determination and inspires trust. People who suffer from excessive hand sweat may miss opportunities on a social and professional level. Other people they come in contact with may interpret cold sweaty hands as signs of insecurity and lack of self-confidence. This can prove disastrous during a job interview!

Much of our success in life depends on how other people perceive us and patients suffering with excessive hand sweating are always struggling with their condition.

Treatment is available in many forms and positive effects have been obtained by the use of prescription strength oral medication and antiperspirants. Severe cases of sweating can also be cured surgically but should only be considered as a last resort.

Facial Sweating

Hyperhidrosis can manifest itself in many forms, and excessive facial sweating is on of them. When this condition occurs it extends to more than just the face, also affecting the scalp and even the neck. When the scalp is affected by excessive sweating, the hair may look oily and dirty. Even though this condition is known as facial sweating, the negative effects are serious as far as the hair is concerned. Blow drying the hair may prove to be a difficult task.

The social problems this condition raises are similar to the ones of hand and foot excessive sweating. Facial hyperhidrosis appears in unexpected moments and doesn’t need to be triggered by factors like stress or emotional uncertainty or pressure.

The condition may manifest itself in the most embarrassing situations, while talking to people, or having a business lunch. With female patients this poses an even bigger obstacle, as they have a hard time putting on make up and maintaining it in good shape. Excessive sweating will dilate the skin pores and the result is that the makeup will run over their face, creating an unpleasant situation. Facial blushing is another condition that may appear in combination with the excessive facial sweating.

Medications are used successfully to cure facial hyperhidrosis. Robinul and Sympathectomy are the most successful in dealing with this condition, either separate or in combination with facial blushing.

Underarm Sweating

Axillary hyperhidrosis represents the excessive sweating of the underarms (sweaty underarms). This condition is usually accompanied by palmar hyperhidrosis or excessive hand sweating. Axillary hyperhidrosis may occur in the presence of stimuli like emotional distress and anxiety, but often it doesn’t have to be triggered by them. The sympathetic nerves that control the activity of the sweat glands produce an excessive amount of sweat and this leads to sweaty underarms.

The problems associated with excessive underarm sweating are more of a social connotation. This condition cannot be controlled by the patient. The involuntary occurrence of sweaty armpits poses a threat to the person’s social status and activity. Although the negative effects of excessive underarm sweating are not as important, they are still disturbing, and, in combination with other forms of hyperhidrosis, can destroy the balance of a person’s social life.

The treatment of excessive underarm sweating turns, at first, to medical deodorants, which can prove to be very effective. When the condition is more severe, the surgical resection of the sweat glands can be performed. Sympathectomy can also prove to be effective in treating axillary hyperhidrosis.