Hyperhidrosis treatment usually helps, beginning with prescription-strength antiperspirants. If antiperspirants don’t help, you may need to try different medications and therapies. In severe cases, your doctor may suggest surgery either to remove the sweat glands or to disconnect the nerves responsible for the overproduction of sweat.

Sometimes an underlying cause may be found and treated.

Symptoms

Most people sweat when they exercise or exert themselves, are in a hot environment, or are anxious or under stress. The excessive sweating experienced with hyperhidrosis far exceeds such normal sweating.

The type of hyperhidrosis that usually affects the hands, feet, underarms or face causes at least one episode a week, during waking hours. And sweating usually occurs on both sides of the body.

Sometimes excessive sweating is a sign of a serious condition.

Seek immediate medical attention if your heavy sweating is accompanied by lightheadedness, chest pain, or nausea.

See your doctor if:

• Sweating disrupts your daily routine
• Sweating causes emotional distress or social withdrawal
• You suddenly begin to sweat more than usual
• You experience night sweats for no apparent reason

What is the Treatment for Hyperhidrosis?

Through a systematic evaluation of causes and triggers of hyperhidrosis, followed by a judicious, stepwise approach to treatment, many people with this annoying disorder can sometimes achieve good results and improved quality of life.

The approach to treating excessive sweating generally proceeds as follows:

Over-the-counter antiperspirants containing a low dose of metal salt (usually aluminum) are usually tried first because they are readily available. Antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride (for example Certain Dri) may be more effective when other antiperspirants have failed.

Prescription strength antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride hexahydrate.

Iontophoresis, a device which passes ionized tap water through the skin using direct electricity.

Oral medications, Anticholinergics reduce sweating.

Botox (botulinum toxin)-A, has been approved in the U.S. by the FDA for treating excessive axillary (underarm) sweating.

miraDry. This technique uses microwave energy to permanently kill sweat glands.

Lasers. Lasers can target and kill the underarm sweat glands.

Treatment Options

Botox injections are widely recognised and highly recommendable for treating excessive sweating of the underarms, palms of the hands and soles of the feet. They work by preventing the release of the chemical which signals the sweat glands. An individual requires 100 units of botox as one time treatment that maintains the change for six months. Other than botox, Iontophoresis can also be opted for treating hyperhidrosis.

At Tanus, our team always makes sure that individuals receive the best and personalized treatment for their issues. We make sure that you receive a satisfying, healthy, and enriching experience with us. Our professionals advise and suggest clients with the best treatments and options for their situation. With us, you can rest assured as we follow all required and necessary safety protocols.