Cure for Hyperhidrosis on the Horizon?
July 5, 2012
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Hyperhidrosis is a medical term described for excessive sweating
in the human body through various parts like hands feet
axilla and face etc. It is estimated that around 1 to 3 percent
of the total population
of the world equally including men and women suffer from
hyperhidrosis. The problem of excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis
in the adolescent age but children and youngsters also suffer
from it which may have withdrawal effects and social phobias
of the patient.
General conception is that hyperhidrosis is associated with
certain stressful or anxiety-filled situations but persons
hyperhidrosis sweat excessively even in calm and normal conditions—it
is more a medical problem than emotional but stress and anxiety
do increase the problem!
While millions of people suffer from hyperhidrosis the problem remains somewhat hidden due to its embarrassing nature. Rarely talked about excessive sweating is often kept hidden from loved ones and even spouses. Individuals resort to prescription antiperspirants and even surgery to try to hide the condition. Hyperhidrosis must be understood before one can begin looking at remedies or treatments.
Two Types of Hyperhidrosis
There are basically two types of hyperhidrosis in a way it affects
the functionality of the person and also due to its cause: primary
hyperhidrosis is the condition of heavy sweating which is characterized
by abnormally increased perspiration that is in excess of the amount
required by the body. Secondary hyperhidrosis is a condition which
is characterized by generalized excessive body sweating. The cause
of primary hyperhidrosis is believed to be the sympathetic nervous
system though there are some debatable points in that; but secondary
hyperhidrosis is caused due to chronic infections hyperthyroidism
autoimmune disorders malignancy the thyroid or pituitary gland
diabetes mellitus tumors gout menopause and with the use of certain
The controversy regarding the definition of primary hyperhidrosis
is due to the fact that during exercise and other heavy physical
work almost all the persons sweat profusely—this is pretty
much necessary to keep the temperature of the body in balance with
the requirement. But it should be noticed that patients suffering
from excessive perspiration experience excessive sweating even in the normal
conditions and without any stimuli like stress anxiety emotional
or psychological stress etc. However all this and some food items
do increase the chances of sweating.
Location of excessive sweating
Excessive sweating can affect various parts of the body and sometimes
in combination of two or more parts of the body. Face hands feet
axilla and some parts of the body are generally affected by it.
However there are some known parts that are affected more frequently
by hyperhidrosis. Let us discuss them in detail:
Facial hyperhidrosis is a condition that is characterized by extreme
facial blushing excessive facial sweating or the combination of
both. This problem has direct effect on the social performance and
interaction of the person. The term facial blushing is described
as an abnormal response to a wide variety of emotional stimuli—the
sympathetic nervous system in the patient responds in an abnormal
manner and thus the problem is manifested. It is clear that the
mechanism of sympathetic nervous system is involuntary but can be
further enhanced by anxiety stress and psychological factors.
Facial blushing may occur independently or in combination with sweating
of the hands face and scalp underarms or feet. Likewise facial
sweating may occur singularly or with the facial blushing. Men and
women suffer equally from this problem but women should avoid facial
make-up or other materials which can exaggerate the situation more!
Palmar hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating in hands is one of the
most common conditions in patients suffering from hyperhidrosis.
This condition clearly affects the working and social performance
of the person. Handwork and even hand shaking become difficult for
the patients suffering from palmar hyperhidrosis. Some chores that
involve handling very tiny parts or tools are extremely difficult
to perform with this problem. Palmar hyperhidrosis is involuntary
and cannot be controlled consciously. This condition can be present
singularly or with other areas also affected. Palmar hyperhidrosis
is usually combined with plantar hyperhidrosis in around 40% of the
Plantar or Pedal Hyperhidrosis
Plantar or Pedal hyperhidrosis is the medical condition that is
described with the excessive sweating in the feet of the person.
Unlike sweating conditions that affect the hands and underarms
of a person the sympathetic nerve fibers that stimulate plantar
hyperhidrosis arise from both the thoracic and lumbar sympathetic
nerve chains. Pedal or plantar hyperhidrosis is accompanied by palmar
sweating or exists singularly.
Axillary hyperhidrosis is another type of excessive sweating which affect
the armpits of the person and perhaps the most troublesome condition
as it can stain and rot the clothes making a real trouble for the
patient in social sector. Women suffer from it more as they have
to constantly think about the rings and stains that swear can leave
around their shoulders which can create real problems for them in
outdoor activities. Axillary sweating like other types of perspiration
may occur independently or in combination with sweating of the hands
face scalp or feet.
Axillary hyperhidrosis apart from affecting the physical and psychological
conditions of the person affect the cosmetic and aesthetic conditions
of the person also. Patients suffering from axillary perspiration
cannot wear light colors and certain types of fabrics such as nylon
or silk. This can potentially reduce the choices for you and also
increase the work that you would have to put while buying your clothes!
The sweating and odor associated with axillary hyperhidrosis is
constant and resistant to all deodorants and there are many side
effects of treatments that are performed to remove it. You should
take proper care and consult with your physicians before opting for
any surgical treatment or medication.
Other less frequently troubled areas
There are some other areas of hyperhidrosis that are usually less
frequently affected but they can exaggerate the problem in combination
to the usual areas of hyperhidrosis. Less frequent hyperhidrosis
can affect the trunk or the thighs of the person which makes the
condition worse for patients in social areas.
Lack of knowledge and misconceptions about hyperhidrosis
It is sometimes noticed that many persons suffer from this disease
silently because they do not notice it as a medical problem and continue
to live in a stressful atmosphere. Sometimes the case is reversed
and individuals know too well about the conditions and their treatment:
but it is sad to say that they eventually get no result and continue
to suffer. It should be noted that there are many hyperhidrosis treatments available
but they are not 100% fruitful. It is not necessary
that you would get the cure as the condition is too much personal
and cannot be treated properly with surgical treatments such as ETS surgery for hyperhidrosis.
Due to the improper definition of cause of hyperhidrosis the diagnosis
and treatment of the problem lies in dark and often come with multiple
side effects which are not less severe than the original problem.
Because hyperhidrosis is misunderstood many persons have to cut
out their social activities and even hide their sweating from
their closest friends or partners. This in turn heightens the
makes the lives of the persons more stressful. Children face
double problems due to the remarks and taunts of the friends
that they have
to face in their daily activities because of hyperhidrosis. Due to the increased competition
in corporate sector and working class patients find it difficult
to cope with the demands of work that is needed and ultimately
have to change the jobs or even quit! Proper care and guidance
should be provided to children and before opting for treatment detailed
consultation is necessary.
There are many foods that reduce sweating as well as home remedies that help as well.