Excessive Sweating: What You Can Do About It

Hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive sweating, is not a commonly recognized disease, in fact only a small percentage of people having this problem are seeking medical help, but in reality this problem affects millions of people around the globe. This problem is a very serious medical condition where excessive sweating occurs on particular body parts with high concentration of sweat glands like the feet, palms, groin area and especially the underarms.

If treatment is not considered, sufferers may experience humiliation and low self-esteem. Jobs and efficiency are also affected with this disease. How would you shake the hands of your business associates when your own hands are sweating excessively? This disease has negative effects in your personal and social life. How would you feel if you sweat excessively underarms while in a group? Imagine the humiliation and embarrassment you will experience and worst people will make fun of you. Hyperhidrosis also promotes the development of skin infections and unpleasant body odors. How would you mingle with people if you are sweating excessively and worst coupled with unpleasant odors?

Excessive Sweating Treatments

Oral Medication. Robinul, ditropan and probathine have anti cholinergic effect which blocks the neurotransmitter causing excessive sweating. Although these medications are not labeled as treatment for hyperhidrosis, known effects of these medication is to promote dryness. Dry mouth, blurry vision and palpitation are some of the reported side effects of these drugs.

Lotions, absorbent powders and antiperspirant. Dermatologist may prescribe lotion and absorbent powders to keep the palms and armpits dry. Excessive armpit sweating can be controlled at some degree by antiperspirant but with high concentration of aluminum chloride. Nighttime or twice per day application may help and give relief for a week, however if skin irritation appears, this must be stopped