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My best friend has hyperhidrosis and she would like to know wat's the best treatment for hyperdrosis (when her plams sweat all of the time).

2006-06-24 13:12:14 · 5 answers · asked by too_strong4_2long 1 in Health Women's Health

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WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR HYPERHIDROSIS?

The initial treatment for hyperhidrosis is usually medical and does not involve surgery. There are ointments and salves available (i.e., Drysol) that are astringents that tend to dry up the sweat glands. Another treatment is iontopheresis. This consists of a treatment of electrical stimulation, usually in the hands. Patients place their hands in a bath through which an electrical current is passed. This treatment tends to "stun" the sweat glands and can decrease the secretion of sweat for periods of 6 hours to one week. One of the most recent treatments proposed is the injection of botulinum toxin (Botox) into the area of excessive sweating. This is a toxin that affects nerve endings and decreases the transmission of the nerve impulses to the sweat glands thus resulting in decreased sweating. It generally requires several injections in the palms or underarms and it remains effective from one to six months. Repeated injections are nearly always required to maintain an adequate level of dryness.

In addition to the above treatments, many medicines have been utilized with varying success. These include both sedatives (in those patients with stress-induced hyperhidrosis) and medications that affect the nervous system. A family practitioner or internist often begins the initial treatment for hyperhidrosis. Cases not responding to simple treatment regimens are often then referred to a specialist such as a dermatologist or neurologist. In general, surgery is contemplated only when the less invasive medical treatments have failed to provide adequate treatment.

2006-06-30 18:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by catsplayyy 3 · 0 0

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest. Sweating helps the body stay cool. In most cases, it is perfectly natural. People sweat more in warm temperatures, when they exercise, or in response to situations that make them nervous, angry, embarrassed, or afraid.
Excessive sweating occurs without such triggers. Persons with hyperhidrosis appear to have overactive sweat glands. The uncontrollable sweating can lead to significant discomfort, both physical and emotional. When excessive sweating affects the hands, feet, and armpits, it is called primary or focal hyperhidrosis. In most cases, no cause can be found. It seems to run in families.
If the sweating occurs as a result of another medical condition, it is called secondary hyperhidrosis. The sweating may be all over the body or it may be in one area.


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2014-10-22 11:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Go to drug store and get Certain Dri. It is a prescription strength anti-perspirant sold over the counter look in deodorant isle. It really works

2006-06-25 01:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by lk 2 · 0 0

go to the doctor and they will give her a prescription to stop the sweating.

2006-06-24 13:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by candi b 4 · 0 0

medications,topical antiperspirants,botox surgery,different therapies

2006-06-24 17:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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