{"id":12850,"date":"2016-11-01T16:10:44","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T20:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/transpiration-excessive\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T12:14:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T16:14:37","slug":"excessive-sweating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/en\/excessive-sweating\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyperhidrosis: types and treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DrShuker-Praxis-Clinique.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Elroy Shuker MD, CM, CCMF\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/>Do you feel like you sweat too much and it makes you uncomfortable? You are not alone; most people who suffer from excessive sweating do not dare to talk about it and even less to consult a doctor. However, you should not hesitate to see a specialist in excessive sweating. They can determine if you suffer from a medical condition called hyperhidrosis. There are effective treatments that can help you.<\/p>\n<h2>Excessive sweating, a real problem<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you sweat too much, it is possible that you have hyperhidrosis, a real medical problem that can be treated. You probably feel uncomfortable discussing it with a doctor.<\/p>\n<h3>According to studies:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most people with hyperhidrosis say it affects their self-confidence and harms their personal relationships<sup>1<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hyperhidrosis has a significant emotional and physical impact on most affected individuals<sup>1,3<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">One in ten Canadians brings a change of clothes to work and avoids contact because of excessive sweating<sup>3<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/statistique-transpiration-excessive.gif\" alt=\"statistique-transpiration-excessive\" width=\"1200\" height=\"225\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>The definition of hyperhidrosis<sup>4,5<\/sup><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is characterized by sweating that exceeds what is normally necessary to cool the body. The most commonly affected areas are the hands, feet, face, and armpits.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of hyperhidrosis<sup>5<\/sup><\/h3>\n<p>Treatment options depend on the type of hyperhidrosis. There are two types:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Primary hyperhidrosis (focal primary hyperhidrosis) affects the armpits, palms, feet, and face. A dysfunction of the sympathetic nervous system causes an over-activation of the sweat glands, which then secrete excessive sweat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Secondary hyperhidrosis (generalized hyperhidrosis) usually affects the whole body. It is caused by medications or another medical condition (menopause, metabolic or neurological disorders, or infections).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Diagnosing hyperhidrosis<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A specialist in excessive sweating will help determine the best treatment for you. Once secondary hyperhidrosis is ruled out, a simple and quick way to evaluate primary hyperhidrosis is to <strong>measure the intensity of your sweating<\/strong> based on how much it interferes with your daily activities. The Hyperhidrosis Intensity Scale (HIS)<sup>6<\/sup> allows you to choose the statement that best reflects how you experience your sweating.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/echelle-insite-hyperhidrose.png\" alt=\"echelle-intensite-hyperhidrose\" width=\"1432\" height=\"239\" \/>Treatment options<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The good news is that a specialist in excessive sweating can find a <strong>solution to your problem<\/strong>. There is no single \u201cbest\u201d treatment for hyperhidrosis. Here is an overview of possible options<sup>5,7,8<\/sup>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Topical antiperspirants temporarily block sweat ducts to prevent sweat release.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Focal injections of botulinum toxin type A interrupt nerve signals to sweat glands. These injections can be used to treat axillary hyperhidrosis in people over 18 years old.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Iontophoresis devices may be recommended for hyperhidrosis of the hands or feet. These devices send a low-intensity electric current that disrupts sweat gland function.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Surgery is generally a last-resort intervention for people with severe hyperhidrosis of the armpits, hands, or head who do not respond to other treatments. Two types of surgery are possible:<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Endoscopic sympathectomy involves cutting or clamping the nerves that cause abnormal sweating. It is often performed on an outpatient basis.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Surgical excision involves removing the sweat glands from the armpits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>You can get help for excessive sweating<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you, or someone you know, suffers from hyperhidrosis, <a href=\"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/en\/contact\/\">do not hesitate to contact us<\/a>. We can provide a full diagnosis and recommend an appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Elroy Shuker MD CM, CCMF<br \/><a href=\"\/en\/\">PRAXIS Family Health Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>References<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><sup>1 <\/sup>Solish N, Benohanian A, Kowalski JW. Dermatol Surg, April 2005; 31(4):405-413.<br \/><sup>2 <\/sup>Statistics Canada, 2011 Census data.<br \/><sup>3 <\/sup>L\u00e9ger Marketing, How do Canadian Millennials rate themselves on the sweating scale? 810 Canadian adults aged 18 to 40 surveyed on their sweating profile. Online survey conducted between February 7 and 18, 2011. A random sample of the same size would produce a margin of error of \u00b13.5%, 19 times out of 20. p. 5-25.<br \/><sup>4 <\/sup>Mayo Clinic, Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Accessible at: http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/hyperhidrosis\/DS01082.<br \/><sup>5 <\/sup>Canadian Dermatology Association. Hyperhidrosis. Accessible at: https:\/\/dermatology.ca\/en\/patients-and-public\/skin\/hyperhidrosis\/<br \/><sup>6 <\/sup>Solish N, Bertucci V, Dansereau A, et al. Dermatol Surg, 2007;33:908\u2013923.<br \/><sup>7 <\/sup>U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. Hyperhidrosis. Accessible at: http:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/medlineplus\/ency\/article\/007259.htm.<br \/><sup>8 <\/sup>Sweatmanagement.ca\/en\/. Treatments for hyperhidrosis. 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