Hyperhidrosis Treatment

Hyperhidrosis is defined as a disorder mainly characterized by extreme sweating in hands, armpits or in the feet. This condition is found to be 1% of total population. Even though no one is aware of the cause of Hyperhidrosis in individuals but it is known that excessive sweating can be controlled by nervous system. Possible causes of sweating can be over activity of sympathetic nervous system or uncertainty of sweat glands. The Hyperhidrosis treatment varies in accordance with the age of patient and the severity of Hyperhidrosis along with the patient's tolerance to prior medications.

Hyperhidrosis treatments

Ointments or antiperspirants

This treatment is for patients moderately affected with hyperhidrosis and for such a treatment Drysol is suggested. This treatment involves drying the skin and applying this product on the affected area. This process should be repeated every night until the sweating is under control. After sweating is under control repeat this process 1 or 2 times a week and use a deodorant.

Oral anticholinergic medication

Certain oral anticholinergic medications can also prevent sweating caused by Acetylcholine, the main cause of excessive sweating. There are some negative side effects associated with this treatment, mainly dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision and palpitations.

Injection

Another hyperhidrosis treatment available is injection of Botox into sweating affected area. People who are not satisfied with conventional medicine treatment may find short term improvements from the injection of Botox. Botox is mainly a protein that decreases excessive sweating by blocking the release of acetylcholine chemical that is the main cause of sweating. Usually, the injection of Botox is not effective in case the sweating is at severe stage also termed as facial hyperhidrosis.

Above hyperhidrosis treatments are some of the treatments that are useful in reducing excessive sweating and making your life happier again.