Excessive sweating in the body is scientifically called hyperhidrosis, an alteration that begins early in childhood and mainly affects armpits, palms of the hands and feet. Excessive sweating does not only happen when it is very hot, it is also influenced by emotional changes, such as fear, stress and insecurity, which can impair social life and decrease the quality of life.
Excessive sweating in the armpits or hands is very embarrassing because a simple handshake before a job interview or during an important test can dampen confidence and make typing or typing difficult. Walking barefoot or sandal in a moment of tension can cause accidents and falls, so it is very common for the person to feel ashamed of their situation and want to hide their problem.
Any part of the body can be affected, such as face, head, neck and back, but areas most commonly affected are armpits, feet and hands.
Treatment options for excessive sweating
The best doctor to look for in case of excessive sweating is the dermatologist or the endocrinologist, if the causes are endocrine. To prevent the excessive production of sweat you can resort to some treatments such as:
- Use of antiperspirant deodorants: they help to eliminate the smell and can diminish the appearance of the sweat, mainly in the armpits, but has very limited effect, being necessary to pass a new layer after a few hours. A natural option is the stone hume, which is also antiperspirant.
- Absorbent foot insoles and underarm absorbent pads: can be used to avoid staining of clothing or shoes;
- Use of talc or corn starch: it can help keep your hands and feet free of sweat to drive safely;
- Application of botox to the armpits: it is a good option, being able to control the excess sweat soon after its application but it takes a new application of botox every 6 months. Learn how botox works in the body;
- Remedies like glycopyrrolate and oxybutynin are especially indicated when other forms of treatment have not had the desired success, but must be taken for a lifetime;
- Calming Antidepressant Remedies: Can be used in more severe cases, or in punctual situations. Check out some natural calming;
- Surgery to remove sweat glands or sympathectomy: this is also a good option, but it is common to have increased sweat production in other areas that did not have excessive sweat, which is a natural response of the body to maintain proper body temperature.
Psychotherapy can also be indicated to help the person to live better with the problem, making him more confident and finding strategies to cope with the situation and improve personal interaction.
How to eliminate the smell of sweat
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What causes excessive sweating
Excessive sweating can be caused by unexplained causes in healthy people, but it can also begin after some endocrine change, emotional problem, bone marrow trauma, menopause or in case of obesity. When excess sweat arises after these factors it may be easier to discover the cause, and thus direct the treatment for this cause, but in any case the treatment to block the production of sweat is effective.
Some situations that worsen excessive sweating are: heat, hot foods, anxiety, fever and exercise. Staying with rosy cheeks or reddish ears indicates an activation of the sympathetic system's hyper-responsiveness, indicating that in a few seconds there will be increased sweating throughout the body.
