Sweating is a natural process that helps the body regulate body temperature and eliminate toxins. However, when it becomes excessive, a person can experience significant discomfort, lose self-confidence, and even face social problems. This condition is called hyperhidrosis.
In this article, we will look at what hyperhidrosis is, why it occurs, and what modern treatments are available. methods of dealing with excessive sweating offers cosmetology and medicine.
What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is a pathological condition in which excessive sweating regardless of physical activity or ambient temperatureIn other words, a person can sweat profusely even at rest or at normal temperatures.
The main types of hyperhidrosis:
🔹 Primary hyperhidrosis – develops for no apparent reason, usually in childhood or adolescence. Most often associated with increased activity of the sweat glands.
🔹 Secondary hyperhidrosis – appears as a result of certain diseases (e.g., hormonal disorders, infections, neurological disorders) or as a side effect of taking certain medications.
Causes of excessive sweating
Hyperhidrosis can be caused by a variety of factors. The main causes include:
✅ Genetic predisposition – in many people, excessive sweating is a hereditary trait.
✅ Hormonal changes – often occurs in adolescents during puberty, in women during pregnancy or menopause.
✅ Stress and emotional strain – the nervous system activates sweat glands in response to excitement or fear.
✅ Endocrine disorders – thyroid disease and diabetes can provoke increased sweating.
✅ Infectious diseases – tuberculosis, HIV, malaria and other diseases can be accompanied by hyperhidrosis.
✅ Adiposity – excess weight causes a more active metabolism, which can cause excessive sweating.
✅ Use of certain foods and medications – spicy food, alcohol, caffeine, antidepressants or hormonal drugs can affect the functioning of the sweat glands.
Which areas are most commonly affected by hyperhidrosis?
💧 Palms (palmar hyperhidrosis) – a person constantly has wet hands, which complicates everyday activities (writing, shaking hands, working with technology).
💧 Feet (plantar hyperhidrosis) – increased sweating in the foot area can cause unpleasant odor and the development of fungal infections.
💧 Armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis) – one of the most common forms, which can cause discomfort due to stains on clothes and an unpleasant odor.
💧 Face and head (craniofacial hyperhidrosis) – manifests itself in the form of heavy sweating of the forehead, cheeks, and nose, which creates discomfort.
💧 Back, chest, stomach – less common, but can also be a problem.
How to treat excessive sweating?
Modern cosmetology and medicine offer effective methods of combating hyperhidrosis.
1. Cosmetology methods
✔ Botulinum toxin injections (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin)
✅ The most effective method of combating hyperhidrosis. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve impulses that stimulate sweat glands, reducing sweating by 80-90%.
✅ The procedure takes 20-30 minutes and provides an effect on 6-12 months.
✅ Suitable for treatment armpits, palms, feet, forehead and other areas.
✔ Laser treatment of hyperhidrosis
✅ The laser destroys part of the sweat glands, which reduces their activity.
✅ The procedure has long-lasting effect and does not require frequent repetition.
✔ Microcurrent therapy and iontophoresis
✅ Improves the functioning of the nervous system, reduces the activity of sweat glands.
✅ Best suited for treating sweating palms and feet.
2. Medical methods
✔ Medical antiperspirants
✅ Contains aluminum chloride, which blocks sweat glands.
✅ Best suited for combating axillary hyperhidrosis.
✔ Drug therapy
✅ Doctors may prescribe medications that reduce sweat gland activity (anticholinergics).
✔ Surgical methods
✅ Sympathectomy – cutting the nerves that stimulate sweating (effective, but side effects are possible).
✅ Liposuction of armpit areas – removes part of the sweat glands along with fatty tissue.
How to choose a treatment method?
🔹 Easy form – use of antiperspirants, diet correction, stress management.
🔹 Moderate form – Botox injections, laser treatment, microcurrent therapy.
🔹 Severe form – drug therapy or surgical intervention.
Conclusion
Hyperhidrosis is not only an aesthetic problem, but also a medical problem that can significantly affect the quality of life. Fortunately, modern cosmetology offers effective, safe and minimally traumatic methods of dealing with excessive sweating.
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