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Hiperhidrosis

Hiperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is a rare condition that causes excessive sweating on the hands, feet and armpits.

The cause of this condition is unknown, although there is a genetic predisposition since 40% of the patients have another family member affected.

Patients with hyperhidrosis may sweat all over their body or in certain areas. Their skin may become white and wrinkled or red and irritated as a result of the constant moisture, and the armpits may develop an odor as well (Bromhidrosis) Living with hyperhidrosis often causes patients to feel embarrassed, awkward and self-conscious, especially during social situations.

Most cases of hyperhidrosis are caused by other factors (secondary hyperhidrosis), including:

In some cases, there may be no known cause for this condition, which is referred to as primary or focal hyperhidrosis. This condition tends to affect both sides of the body and can occur on the hands, feet, underarms, head and face.

Treatment for hyperhidrosis depends on the severity of the condition, but may include prescription-strength antiperspirant or medication to help control sweating or stop the stimulation of the sweat glands. Botox injections in the armpits block the nerves that cause sweating and can effectively treat hyperhidrosis for up to eight months for each injection.

In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the nerves that control the sweat glands, or the actual glands themselves. This procedure is usually considered a last resort to be used only after conservative methods have failed. Patients who undergo surgery may develop new or even worse sweating, a condition known as compensatory sweating, later in life