Summer may be synonymous with increased sweating yet there are those for whom excessive perspiration is a daily occurrence. This condition, known medically as hyperhidrosis, affects over 300 million people throughout the world and is often a source of great anxiety for the individuals in question.
At Appearance Based Medicine, Marlow, I am dedicated to helping my patients recapture their confidence. For this reason, I am delighted to provide hyperhidrosis treatment to all those who require it.
Read on to gain a greater understanding of hyperhidrosis and what I can do to help you overcome this challenging condition.
What Is Hyperhidrosis?
Sweating is a natural response to heat, exercise or any other form of physical exertion. Its purpose is to regulate our body temperature and ensure the body continues to function as it should. In some instances, sweating may be triggered by embarrassment, worry or the consumption of certain foods.
Where hyperhidrosis differs from normal perspiration is the amount of sweat that is released by the bodies of its sufferers on an almost daily basis. There are also times when those with hyperhidrosis will just begin sweating, to an extreme degree, without exposure to an obvious physical or environmental trigger. As you might expect, hyperhidrosis can be demoralising, necessitate regular clothing changes and make social and personal relationships incredibly difficult.
There are two types of excessive sweating: primary focal hyperhidrosis and secondary hyperhidrosis. The former of these has no discernible medical cause whilst the latter tends to be a side effect of medication or a symptom of an underlying health condition.
Which Areas Of The Body Does Hyperhidrosis Affect?
Like most conditions, hyperhidrosis affects everybody differently and presents in various ways. For some, it is localised to particular areas of the body, including the hands, face, feet or underarms. In others, hyperhidrosis occurs in less common regions such as the groin, chest and back. Certain cases of excessive perspiration are body-wide, with such examples normally associated with secondary hyperhidrosis.
How Can Hyperhidrosis Be Managed At Home?
Whilst it’s important to note that there is no all-out “cure” for hyperhidrosis, there are methods by which it can be managed without medical intervention. These include being more conscious of your clothing choices and wearing outfits made of looser, less restrictive material to compensate for your condition.
In cases where it is possible to identify anything that may be exacerbating your sweating, for example drinking alcohol, it’s definitely advisable to avoid these triggers if you can help it.
Failing this, there are many prescription-strength creams and antiperspirants that can be prescribed. These may be more effective for places such as the face, head or underarms.
Hyperhidrosis Treatment At Appearance Based Medicine
If your attempts to bring hyperhidrosis under control have been unsuccessful, then look no further than Appearance Based Medicine. At my Marlow clinic, I am proud to offer hyperhidrosis treatment as a treatment option to medically suitable patients of all persuasions, using Botulinum toxin injections to make this condition much more manageable.
In this process, Botulinum toxin is injected into the affected areas in order to alter the behaviour of the overactive nerves that force the sweat glands into action. This brings temporary relief to excessive sweating, with results lasting for a minimum of six months.
To find out if you are suitable for this procedure and whether hyperhidrosis treatment may be beneficial to you, please contact me today on 01628 303 020 or info@ab-med.co.uk. 001628 30302001628 303020
