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A 32-year-old female asked:

i've had axillary hyperhidrosis since i was 13. it was betteruntil i had my son in 2006 now it's worse & my left arm sweats way more than the right?

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Dr. Alvin Lin
Dr. Alvin Lin answered
Geriatrics 30 years experience
What's your question: There are many causes of hyperhidrosis. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/hyperhidrosis/ds01082 for both causes & potential treatments, some more invasive than others. But as always, look for cause first before considering treatment.
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