Hyperhydrosis

HYPERHIDROSIS medical term for excessive sweating for example in axillary area, on hands, feet, back, forehead etc. The HDSS Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale helps us assess the the severity of Hyperhydrosis. 1. my sweating is never noticeable, and never interferes with my daily routines 2. my sweating is tolerable but sometimes it interferes with my daily routines 3. my sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily routines 4. my sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily routines

Deodorants are less effective than antiperspirants containing aluminium chloride. Antiperspirants are available over the counter: Dove, Secret. Loose clothing made from natural materials Soft leather shoes Natural fibre socks Special anti sweat clothing available online Breathing exercises before a stressful situation Meditation

HYPERHIDROSIS medical term for excessive sweating for example in axillary area, on hands, feet, back, forehead etc. Sweating is very important for the human body to excrete the toxins via sweat glands but also to regulate body temperature! Ending all sweating in all areas would be dangerous for one’s health. Although the loss of a major portion of the sweat glands would be catastrophic, the average human body has about 4 million sweat glands, with only about 2% of them situated in the armpits. The HDSS Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale helps us assess the the severity of Hyperhydrosis. 1. my sweating is never noticeable, and never interferes with my daily routines 2. my sweating is tolerable but sometimes it interferes with my daily routines 3. my sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily routines 4. my sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily routines Which of the above statement describes you best? A score of 3 or 4 indicates severe Hyperhydrosis while rating 1 suggests mild condition. During the medical examination, we must eliminate all of the possible medical conditions causing sweating, like Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Endocarditis. If the diagnosis is uncertain, the patient will be given a sweat test. During that test, the patient’s armpits are covered with cornstarch powder and encouraged to sweat either through light exercise or hot cabin. Presence of acid will change the colour of the powder. Change of the powder colour from brown to purple is considered to suggest Hyperhidrosis. While the commonly known cause of Hyperhydrosis is stress and excitement, victims can become anxious further aggravating their sweating. Along with social problems, other medical conditions can be caused by Hyperhidrosis: -heat rash – to prevent: wear loose clothing -infections – sweat is a great base for many small organisms like toenail fungus, bacteria in sweaty hair and between the toes, and also the papillomavirus, which results in warts. -depression – withdrawal from society is the main aspect of psychological condition