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Excessive sweating on some parts of my body
Skin maceration
Armpits sweat too much
Moistened, soft skin that is breaking down
Face sweats easily
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What is Hyperhidrosis?
This refers to excessive sweating, even in cool weather and when not exercising. This can affect the whole body or only specific parts (e.g. sweaty palms). Hyperhidrosis can occasionally be caused by some thyroid disorders, problems with the nerves, as a side effect of some medication, or most commonly has no known cause (idiopathic).
Typical Symptoms of Hyperhidrosis
- Sweating over a specific part of the body only, e.g. palms, soles, armpits, or face
- Excess sweating interferes with daily life
- Soft or wrinkled skin
- Sweating at the moment
- I have been diagnosed with peripheral nerve damage before.
- Excessive sweating
- Palm redness
- Hot flashes
Diagnostic Questions for Hyperhidrosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you sweat excessively on certain areas like palms, soles, underarms, and face?
- Does excessive sweating interfere with your daily activities?
- Do you have soft or wrinkled skin?
- Are you currently sweating?
- Have you ever been diagnosed with peripheral nerve damage?
Treatment of Hyperhidrosis
First-line treatment includes prescription-strength topical agents, medicated wipes, or oral therapies. For localized cases, injectable therapies that temporarily block sweat gland activity may be used. Surgical approaches are generally reserved for severe cases that do not respond to other treatments.
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Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Waking Up Drenched: 6 Reasons for Night Sweats Without a Fever
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Night sweats without a fever most often stem from hormonal shifts such as menopause or low testosterone, anxiety or stress, hyperhidrosis, medications like antidepressants, or an overactive thyroid; they can also reflect less common issues including sleep apnea, nocturnal hypoglycemia, autoimmune disease, certain cancers, or chronic infection, and may be triggered by a warm room, heavy bedding, alcohol, spicy food, or late workouts. There are several factors to consider. See below for key warning signs that guide next steps, such as drenching episodes, weight loss, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, chest pain, or breathing trouble that need timely care, along with what tests and treatments to expect and practical ways to get relief.
References:
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Soaked at Sunrise? The Real Reason Behind Senior Night Sweats
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There are several factors to consider: in older adults, persistent night sweats most often stem from medications, menopause or thyroid shifts, nighttime low blood sugar, anxiety, or a treatable condition like hyperhidrosis, while infections and rarer cancers are less common. Seek care if episodes are frequent or drenching or occur with fever, weight loss, swollen nodes, fatigue, or diabetes symptoms; cooling and lifestyle tweaks can help while you evaluate. Important red flags, tests, and step by step next moves are explained below and may change what you do next.
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* Freedman, R. R. (2019). Night Sweats in Women. *Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, 37*(4), 193-197.
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Excessive Sweat? Why Your Glands Overreact & Medical Next Steps
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Excessive sweating often comes from overactive nerve signals to normal sweat glands (primary hyperhidrosis) or from medical conditions or medications like thyroid disease, diabetes, menopause, infections, or antidepressants that can cause sudden, widespread, or nighttime sweating. There are several factors to consider. See below to understand more. For next steps, see a clinician to distinguish primary from secondary causes with history, exam, and labs, and consider treatments ranging from clinical antiperspirants and prescription topicals to oral medicines, Botox, iontophoresis, microwave therapy, and rarely surgery, while seeking urgent care for red flags like chest pain, shortness of breath, high fever, confusion, or a sudden severe headache.
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* Pariser, D. M. (2021). The Comprehensive Approach to Hyperhidrosis: Clinical Review. *Dermatology Online Journal*, *27*(12).
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* Adler, B. L., Berti, A., & Daveluy, S. D. (2020). Primary focal hyperhidrosis: diagnosis and treatment. *The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology*, *13*(10), 40-49.
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Drenched in Sweat? It’s Not Just the Heat—It’s Your Sleep
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Waking up drenched in sweat can be caused by more than a hot room: common triggers include stress, hormonal shifts like menopause, infections, medications, blood sugar swings, and hyperhidrosis, all of which can disrupt sleep. There are several factors to consider; see below to understand more and how to tell normal from concerning. If sweats are frequent, last over two weeks, affect daytime function, start after a new medicine, occur with diabetes, or come with fever, weight loss, cough, chest pain, swollen nodes, or severe fatigue, talk to a clinician. The complete guidance below outlines practical fixes for tonight and when to seek care.
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