Hyperhidrosis and Excessive Sweating Treatment

Tim F Clark asked:


Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which a person experiences excessive sweating in their hands (palmar hyperhidrosis), the underarms (axillary), face and / or feet (plantar). Each transpires when get excited or nervous or when exercising, but people with this condition transpires excessively, often for no apparent reason. The sympathetic nervous system, which controls involuntary responses such as sweating, blushing, and salivation, simply can not regulate sweating in these areas of the body. Therefore, people with hyperhidrosis often experience sweating so severe that it becomes a source of vergulenza, making it reluctant to touch or shake hands. It can also interfere with daily activities such as writing, driving, taking tests, making presentations or even holding or grasping objects. The severity of the condition varies from staff, but in most cases the sweat test problematic socially and professionally. The prevalence of hyperhidrosis is not well documented, but is estimated to affect up to one percent of the population in the U.S. Non-surgical treatments for this common condition include: Deodorants topics such as aluminum chloride. Drysol, a topical lotion applied two to four a day, is usually the first medication tried. It is often very effective in those patients with milder symptoms, but can cause cracks and cracking of the skin. Oral medications: anticholinergic medications (such as Robinul) are used to block certain receptors on nerve receptors in the involuntary nerve sites. In people with hyperhidrosis, this leads to decreased sweating. Some psychotropic drugs (drugs that affect mental function) such as amitriptyline, are also prescribed for hyperhidrosis. Iontophoresis (Drionics): This involves the application of electrical current of low-intensity to the hands or feet while it was immersed in an electrolyte solution. When used daily, can reduce or even solve the problem temporarily. However, the procedure is waste of time and can be gently to moderate pain. Botox: This substance, derived from deadly botulinum toxin, is injected into the affected area. The success rate is only fair for axillary hyperhidrosis and even less so for symptoms palmares. Although it might work sometimes, their efficiency disappears after 3 to 4 months. Therefore, the person must undergo regular injections and potentially painful.