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Hyperhidrosis
A condition where a person sweats excessively, usually from the hands, armpits, and feet, even when the temperature is cool.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 21-year old female asked:
How can you control hyperhidrosis?
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A 20-year old female asked:
What is the cause of hyperhidrosis?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Are there any medicines for hyperhidrosis?
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A 32-year old asked:
How can I easily cure hyperhidrosis? 16 boy
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A 32-year old asked:
How do I use hyperhidrosis oral medication?
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A 41-year old asked:
How can I keep my hyperhidrosis under control?
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A 44-year old asked:
What are the signs that you have hyperhidrosis?
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A 42-year old asked:
Are there any other remedies for hyperhidrosis?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is there anything you can do for hyperhidrosis?
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A 42-year old asked:
What to do if I have hyperhidrosis and i need help?
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A 46-year old asked:
What is the best antiperspirant for hyperhidrosis?
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A 19-year old male asked:
What can I do I think I have palmar hyperhidrosis?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Any temporary solutions to truncal hyperhidrosis? Would a maxi pad help?
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A 38-year old male asked:
I suffer from hyperhidrosis and sialorrhea. Are these two related? I have researched both and have the symptoms of both.
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A 20-year old male asked:
I'd tend to sweat a bit too much, like when i'm in a crowded area, but at home, i don't. I wouldn't say it's hyperhidrosis though. What should I do?
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A member asked:
Does a dermatologist treat hyperhidrosis?
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A 37-year old asked:
What are good ways to get rid of hyperhidrosis?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is hyperhidrosis related to raynaud's disease at all?
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A 49-year old asked:
What is it like to have the ets surgery(hyperhidrosis)?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What treatment options are available for hyperhidrosis?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Will there be a cure for palmer hyperhidrosis other than ETS?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Severe hyperhidrosis, where can is botox available on the nhs in london?
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A 48-year old asked:
I was wondering what are the side effects of a sympathectomy to cure hyperhidrosis?
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A 38-year old asked:
What side effects are commonly associated with a sympathectomy to cure hyperhidrosis?
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A 21-year old female asked:
How often should I use a iontophotesis system for palmar hyperhidrosis starting out for what I consider severe?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I have hyperhidrosis so do my the children (7 &6 yrs,7months), nothing helps what can we do. Insur went cover surgery. I'm caregiver?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Is are the quick fix for hyperhidrosis is it covered by discovery and if yes what are the options.. all antiperspirants have not worked..
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A 29-year old female asked:
Hyperhidrosis experts only: when will genetic manipulation be available to treat general focal hyperhidrosis affecting many parts of the body? 5 yrs?
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A 41-year old asked:
What to do if I'm 99% sure I have hyperhidrosis, and it is very bad, I use secret clinical heard that you can control sweat is by using facial scrubs?
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A 43-year old male asked:
I have hyperhidrosis no matter what I do my skin is so dry. What do you suggest I can put in the tub maybe to heal my dry skin. Please help and he suggestions would be great thank you?
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