Stop Excessive Sweating

This condition known as Hyperhidrosis is derived from the Latin word Hidrosis (Perspiration) and Greek Word Hidros (Sweat) . The prefix “hyper” is used to indicate that the term hyperhidrosis to describe “excessive sweating”.  People perspire when we engaged in activities that requires exertion of effort like when we are at the gym, running or walking, doing household chores. Weather is also one of the leading trigger why we perspire. People under emotional and psychological stress tend to sweat too. These conditionalities makes us sweat and it is normal and automatic body function. However, a person with Hyperhidrosis perspires even in the absence of trigger events and without any apparent reason at all.

Hyperhidrosis is not a life threatening condition but is socially devastating. Sufferer would usually voluntarily resort to solitary confinement in the comfort of their home. They avoid social gathering, fear shaking hands, would avoid meetings, not attend parties and worst is they can’t go on a date in fear of and to avoid embarrassment.

The culprit for excessive sweating is an Overactive Sweat Gland. However, what causes it is not really known, but the medical community is now beginning to be aware of this condition and researches and testings for a cure are ongoing. Hyperhidrosis is like a broken faucet that was left “ON.” There are two common types of Hyperhidrosis. Primary Focal and Secondary hyperhidrosis.

Primary Focal – usually this type occurs during puberty when the sweat glands starts to get active. There are no related sickness and the excessive sweating itself is the condition.

Secondary – this type is due to a pre-existing sickness like hyperthyroidism, PMS or diabetic. This condition could start at point of a person’s life.

The most common body parts affected by Hyperhidrosis are armpit (Axillary Hyperhidrosis), palm (Palmar Hyperhidrosis), foot (Plantar Hyperhidrosis) and the face (Facial Hyperhidrosis).

These conditions are really bothersome and the key to overcoming the situation is to never give up and continue searching and trying all available medication until you find one that works for you. Many Clinics and Dermatologists claim they have the cure now. These supposed cures are invasive in nature such as Botox (Botulinum Toxin) and ETS (Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy). These procedures involves messing or destroying the sweat gland. As an example when these procedures are performed on the axillary or armpit, They claim it is alright since the sweat glands in the armpit is only about 1% of the overall sweat glands spread on the entire body, meaning you can sweat elsewhere and still be fine. These invasive procedures will require a repeat session after 6 months. In my opinion this is not a cure but a way to maintain and manage excessive sweating.

In case your are considering at least one of these invasive procedures, I recommend that you tell your family about your decision. More often than not, your love one may not even be aware of your condition, you’re keeping it to your self. Discuss it with them. Visit forums on Hyperhidrosis and ask for people who undergone the same procedures. Ask for the name of the clinic and dermatologist.

Now maybe you’re curious if will go the same path as you are. Well it will depend on the level of embarrassment I have experienced. So far I have not reached the limit yet. Besides it is too expensive for me.

I am neither against invasive procedures nor am I for it.

There are a lot of Alternatives, Non invasive, all Natural medication available in the market. Try using Prescription Antiperspirant. This is a stronger solution with Aluminum Chloride and prepared at the derm clinic. Another option is Iontophoresis. Iontophoresis is a device that uses low current electricity and uses water as conductor.

As for me, I am using a special soap that seem to stop excessive sweating on my armpit hyperhidrosis with strong body odor. I’d been using this soap for 3 years now. I am now able to managed my condition.