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Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is a medical condition where the body produces sweat far beyond what is necessary to regulate body temperature. This can lead to ruined clothing, social anxiety, and daily discomfort. At Preston Dermatology, we offer highly effective medical treatments that safely put an end to excessive sweating, restoring your confidence and quality of life.
Overview
Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is a medical condition where the body produces sweat far beyond what is necessary to regulate body temperature. This can lead to ruined clothing, social anxiety, and daily discomfort. At Preston Dermatology, we offer highly effective medical treatments that safely put an end to excessive sweating, restoring your confidence and quality of life.
Causes and Risk Factors
Overactive sweat glands triggered by abnormal nerve signaling (primary focal hyperhidrosis), genetics, or secondary causes such as thyroid issues, menopause, diabetes, or certain medications.
Treatments
Prescription-strength clinical antiperspirants, oral anticholinergic medications, and targeted neurotoxin injections (Botox) to temporarily block the nerve signals that stimulate sweat production.
Concerns
Heavy, uncontrollable sweating independent of heat or exercise; constantly damp or wet hands, feet, and underarms; skin maceration (softening/whitening of skin from moisture); and frequent skin infections in sweat-prone areas.
Body Areas
Underarms (axillae), palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and the face.