Hyperhidrosis

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Do unsightly dark marks often appear under your arms, staining shirts and making you feel embarrassed? If so, you may be suffering from hyperhidrosis, a condition characterized by excess sweating in the hands, feet, armpits and/or groin region.

Hyperhidrosis is not dangerous to your health, but can create an environment for the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungus, which can in turn produce such infections as athlete's foot or yellow, crumbly, thick toenails (toenail fungus). It's important to help your feet stay cool, such as through specialty socks with fibers designed to keep perspiration away from the foot, to guard against these types of ailments.

Causes:

While perspiration is normal and healthy, hyperhidrosis occurs when you have overactive sweat glands, which produce more than enough sweat to keep your body cool.

In some cases, hyperhidrosis can be the result of other more serious health conditions. If you think you might have hyperhidrosis, discuss the problem with your physician.

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  • Excessive anxiety
  • Various skin diseases such as fungal or bacterial infections
    or contact dermatitis

Symptoms:

Everyone's feet perspire during exercise or in warm weather. You know you have hyperhidrosis, however, if excessive sweating becomes a chronic condition that occurs year round – even when you are not engaged in strenuous activity.

Relief and Prevention:

Swollen Feet & Legs:

  • Additional common causes include
  • Shower regularly with anti-bacterial soap
  • Use foot powders and sprays specifically designed to keep
    feet dry.
  • Use anti-perspirants regularly.
  • Swollen Feet Legs Edema.
  • Rotate your shoes (especially athletic shoes).
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  • Use anti-perspirants regularly

Recently, doctors have started using Botox to curb hyperhidrosis symptoms. According to WebMD.com, some people have found that one Botox treatment can provide up to a year's relief from excessive sweating.

If the condition persists, and excessive sweating is also a problem in other areas of your body, please consult a physician.

This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider on all matters relating to this or any other condition that may affect your health.