Profuse sweating can cause many problems. Some people sweat not only when the body is subjected to excessive heat or intense exercise, but also when they are going through strong emotional stress.
Excessive sweating is called hyperhidrosis. It can occur at any age, regardless of gender and manifests itself regardless of the season and the ambient temperature. Hyperhidrosis predominantly affects the palms, soles, armpits and forehead and can occur as such or can manifest itself in internal diseases such as hypoglycemic episodes in diabetes, panic attacks or hypertensive attacks.
In addition to the inconvenience of the unpleasant odor that can create problems with social integration and interpersonal relationships, hyperhidrosis predisposes to the appearance of skin mycoses (fungi), warts, bacterial infections and eczema.
It is recommended to maintain rigorous hygiene by washing daily with soap and water and using “soft” (alcohol-free) deodorants and antiperspirants in the axillary region. It is also recommended to use talcum powder. Other useful measures are avoiding fatigue and stress and wearing light clothing and shoes, made of natural materials that ensure normal ventilation of the skin and that do not cause irritation. If all these methods are not effective, the dermatologist can prescribe special solutions that are prepared in the pharmacy.
A popular alternative is botulinum toxin injection therapy, which is practically the only truly effective method for combating excessive sweating that affects limited areas of the body. This therapeutic method stops excessive sweating in the palms or armpits for periods ranging from six months to a year.
