Aesthetic Dermatology Excessive Sweating
Excessive Sweating Solutions
Hyperhidrosis? Don't sweat it
Hyperhidrosis is the term that is used to describe excessive sweating. This condition can affect the whole body or just localised areas, such as the hands, feet or under the arms. Sweating is a natural bodily function and occurs as a way of helping the body to cool down, such as: when exercising, in warm weather or when in a stressful situation.
Excessive sweating usually happens when cooling the body is not necessary and causes the affected person embarrassment and feelings of self-consciousness.
The most common type of excessive sweating is called primary focal hyperhidrosis. The sweat glands become overactive for no apparent reason, causing moisture on various areas of the body, most likely on the hands, feet and face. It is often the case that this condition runs in the family, so genetics will play a big part in people who are affected. Secondary Hyperhidrosis is often due to a medical condition and can cause sweating to occur all over the body.
Excessive sweating may just seem like a cosmetic issue, where you can’t wear certain articles of clothing. However, hyperhidrosis can impact a person’s quality of life by making it difficult to hold a pen, use a steering wheel, or even grip hands. Although the thought of excess sweating in a social situation can cause anxiety, anxiety is NOT the root cause of hyperhidrosis.
Most common causes of Hyperhidrosis
- Genetics
- Menopause
- Idiopathic
- Medical conditions
- Infection
- Anxiety
At Da Vinci Medical Clinics we offer a variety of treatment options to help control your Hyperhidrosis. Please scroll to see the related treatments.
Our approach
Our team of experts have the medical knowledge and aesthetic understanding to determine the treatment that can produce the best possible outcome for improving hyperhidrosis. A successful treatment at Da Vinci Medical Clinics can inhibit this action and help to stop the sweat glands from over-acting.