Don’t Sweat It: The Truth Behind Hyperhidrosis

• Posted on: Sep 15 2016
• By: Barry Goldman MD

Sweating is a natural part of life, especially when you are either nervous or if you have just participated in a gruelling workout. However, if you notice that you sweat profusely from areas such as your underarms ,to the point where even a stronger deodorant isn’t working, then you may be suffering from a medical condition called hyperhidrosis. Read on to learn more.

What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is a disease that causes excessive sweating across your body, in areas such as your hands, feet, underarms, or even your face. Hyperhidrosis occurs when the nerves in your body that tell your body to sweat out toxins and to cool it down, overreact and overproduce sweat.

How is it caused?
There are many factors that may contribute to hyperhidrosis including the following:

• Genetics: If you have a family history of hyperhidrosis.
• Diseases: Certain diseases like diabetes or gout may be contributors.
• Medications: As a side effect to certain medications, your sweating may be induced by what you are consuming.

How can it be treated?
Luckily, if you suffer from hyperhidrosis, you won’t have to suffer alone. In fact, here at Goldman Dermatology, we want you to be able to enjoy your life without having to be embarrassed and consumed by your excessive sweating. By using Botox injections, Dr. Barry Goldman can give you temporary relief from your hyperhidrosis. Although you may think that Botox is just used to treat fine lines and wrinkles on your forehead, it can be used for so much more! By temporarily blocking the chemical signals to the nerves that produce the sweat, your sweat will significantly be reduced. And since your body isn’t producing sweat after getting Botox, you won’t have to worry about your body excreting it elsewhere.

If you suffer from excessive sweating to the point where you can’t do normal everyday activities like open a jar or wear one shirt without having to change, then contact Dr. Barry Goldman.

Posted in: Medical Dermatology