This content was updated on Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, can be the result of extreme medical problems as well as lead to embarrassing situations. However, there are proven techniques for assisting with the prevention of excessive sweating. What Is Excessive Sweating? If a person sweats more than most other people when it’s hot or they are exerting themselves, that is not usually a sign of trouble. Sweating is a normal reaction when a body is working harder...
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The majority of diseases and symptoms do not appear by themselves. They have a link with our mental processes and our behaviors, which is true especially for certain conditions, as in rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease. Even pain is strongly modulated by emotion, and there’s a biopsychosocial model of pain that explains how this symptom, which was thought to be merely biological, has many psychological influences. If that is true for chronic pain, what can we say about a common...
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First dates are always stressful. It doesnt really matter whether you are a man or a woman. You want, need, to feel as though you are putting your best self out there for the other person. You bring out your nice clothes, you nicest makeup, and your best shoes. For some people, the mere thought of doing this may seem daunting. They are the people who live with hyperhidrosis, the sweating disorder that makes getting ready, or dating, seem like...
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It has been nearly 8 years since a new treatment came up for hyperhidrosis. The Qbrexza has been the latest addition to the list and the FDA has approved it as well. Why treat it? Hyperhidrosis can turn out to be an effective barrier in the smooth running of your daily life. Though sweating is a natural process, most of us ashamed of it. It is also a matter of personal hygiene. It can bring in stains on your clothes,...
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Facial sweating is common when it gets too hot; it is a natural process hence nothing to worry about. However, some people sweat excessively due to various reasons. It might be genetic reasons. There are multiple causes of excessive sweating but instead of dwelling on what is happening with your face, it is more beneficial to focus on how to stop it. Excessive facial sweating can be annoying and inconveniencing hence the need to treat. Here are some of the...
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Hyperhidrosis affected people spend most of their days cursing the condition due to its inconvenience. It is almost impossible to walk, do chores or dance in a party comfortably due to excessive sweating. Drugs that came before Robinul have brought mild changes and some proved almost useless. What is Robinul? This is an anticholinergic drug which works by inhibiting the activity of a substance known as acetylcholine in the body. Its main component is Glycopyrrolate. Acetylcholine causes secretions in the...
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Axillary hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating in the armpits, can be an extremely embarrassing condition. Axillary hyperhidrosis can get too uncomfortable for a person to accept, which leads them to look for a cure. Many treatment options are available. Some treatments are topical (applied to the area) but they can be not effective enough. If that’s the case, the doctor can then prescribe oral tablets, which are effective, but have a lot of adverse effects. Indeed, medication taken by mouth can...
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A recent national study has found that almost 1 in 5 teenagers suffer from hyperhidrosis in the United States. Imagine how that affects someone’s social life as they are growing up. 1 in 5 teenagers is roughly the equivalent of 17% of teenagers. This study was conducted by The International Hyperhidrosis Society. Older Studies Were Under Reported In all of the other studies, it was reported that only 2.1% of teens or less suffered from hyperhidrosis. The new study shows...
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A lot of articles and videos exist on the internet, warning people against the use of antiperspirants because they allegedly cause breast cancer. Since word travels so fast on the internet, everyone seems to believe that these articles are true, and they regard this information as a scientific fact. Even though it’s good to practice self-care and to stay away from things that could potentially harm us; we can’t always believe the internet! We need to make sure that the...
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Do you have sweaty hands? This condition is often made worse by stress and intense situations. For most of us, it doesn’t get more stressful than a job interview. Even with stress it is possible to win a job interview with sweaty hands. Let’s explore some of the best tips to get passed sweaty hands and get that job. Find What Calms You Whether you have sweaty hands or not, you need to find out what will calm you during...
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