Excessive sweating?

Question

I need to know what to do about this. My daughter is 15 and always wears sweatshirts because she will sweat right thru all her shirts. We have tried every deoderant out there. Any other options?

Answer 1

Hyperhydrosis is a condition that you usually see in older people when the are struggling with certain chronic conditions. There are several things I would ask at this point:

Was the onset with puberty? If yes, she may outgrow it.
Is the excessive sweating only at night? If yes, see a doctor.
Is the sweating limited to underarms? If yes, she may outgrow it.
Does she have diabetes? If yes, talk to a doctor.
Does she sweat after meals (about 30-40 minutes)? If yes see a doctor.

In any case, you should have her see a doctor. Hyperdrosis can indicate many things and these questions are really just the tip of the iceberg.

FYI; some teens tend to sweat more than you may think.

Answer 2

I have that same problem and have for years.

I've heard the Botox injections work, but I'm a little hesitant to try it myself.

You can buy over-the-counter medicated anti-perspirant, that (kinda) helps over the the regular kinds. Have her drink lots of water and quit drinking soda. For some reason that seems to help. Certain fabrics also can have a worse reaction than others. This might sound weird, but I found that NOT wearing any deoderant I would actually sweat less, it's like my arm pits would freak out when I'd put it on lol She'll just have to be sure to be very hygenic and wash every day and wear clean clothes, and maybe a little perfume if she decides to try not wearing deoderant.

None of these are perfect but they're little tricks I've picked up along the way, especially if your insurance doesn't cover the doc or you decide to not go that way.

Sincerely,
Fellow-sufferer :)

Answer 3

See a doctor. There is actually a nervous disorder that causes your sweat glands to sweat all the time - for no apparent reason. The treatment is very simple, the gland that makes your armpits is cut from the nerve that controls it, and then you wont sweat. I've heard that it is considered outpatient surgery, and doesn't hurt more than a bruise.

See your daughter's doctor, if this is just a puberty thing, the doctor can advise you on what to do until she grows out of it.

Answer 4

Hi I sympathise with you I myself am a fellow sufferer and I get it on my hands and feet it is very embarrassing if someone comes over to shake my hands I litteraly would just freeze and then die of embarrassement. I have heard that botox injections are quite good I have not tried them myself but I use ahydrol forte and it stops it for a while I hope this info is of use to you
all the best
Roberta

Answer 5

It's a medical condition called hyperhidrosis. It seems like you daugher has all over sweating, rather than sweaty palms or armpits. Sometimes, the condition can be treated with nerve blocks or botox injections.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis

Answer 6

sweating is one of the ways the body rids itself of toxins. is she taking any presciptions or herbal remedies in large doses?

for example some alcoholics or drug abusers sweat profusly standing still. it's their body trying to rid the chemicals quickly.

i'm not saying your girl is doing anything wrong, but maybe a Dr. shouold look at her.

Answer 7

Sounds like a hormone imbalance- I would contact her doctor and have her tested for too much testosterone. It can be treated.

Answer 8

Botox injections for the nerves that cause it. See a cosmetic surgeon.

Answer 9

Visit the GP, he may prescribe medication to control her perspiration.

Answer 10

A symptom of diabetes. Hope it's not what's wrong, though.