Hyperhidrosis is a disease that can harm a person's social life and disrupts the quality of life.
Does every sweating increase require hyperhidrosis / treatment?
Sweating is a natural response in response to an increase in body temperature. It is normal to have a perspiration increase in the body during the conditions that cause an increase in body temperature (hot environment, physical exercise, anxiety, fear). Excessive sweating may occur if it occurs without the above-mentioned conditions and affects the mental state of the person badly, interferes with social life, determines the choice of clothing or reduces the efficiency of the school / work.
How common is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is rare in society. People of all ages and sex can be affected. Where does hyperhidrosis affect the body? The disease can hold a limited area of the body, as well as widespread involvement in more than one region and whole body. Depending on the extent of the area kept, the disease is called “limited hyperhidrosis Tut and“ diffuse hyperhidrosis Tut.
What is limited hyperhidrosis?
It is the most common type of hyperhidrosis. Both sides of the body are affected simultaneously. The palm, the soles of the soles, the armpits, the scalp, and one or more of the neck regions may be involved. The disease usually occurs during childhood or adolescence, as age progresses. The cause of limited hyperhidrosis is unclear. 1/3 of the patients may have a similar sweating in the family, but not necessarily. The patient's perspiration may be persistent or may be triggered or increased by feelings such as tension, shame, and excitement. During sleep, there is usually no sweating.
What is common hyperhidrosis?
Increased sweating occurs in all parts of the body. Infections can occur due to hormonal diseases such as diabetes and overwork of the thyroid gland, nerve damage, gout, obesity, menopause and some drugs. However, it can be seen without depending on any reason.
Does hyperhidrosis smell of sweat?
Ter is actually an odorless liquid. However, in the case of excessive sweating, there may be an increase in the number of bacteria under the foot and the seat. This increase can lead to bad odor.
How is the disease diagnosed, what tests are performed?
The diagnosis of hyperhidrosis is made by dermatologists. If your doctor finds it necessary based on your history and examination findings, you may want some tests to understand the cause of excessive sweating. Each patient may not need to perform a detailed examination.
What are the options of hyperhidrosis treatment?
The choice of treatment is made by considering the type of perspiration, the areas where it is seen, the severity, and the treatments that the patient has previously used. Treatment options include; drugs, iontophoresis, botulinum toxin injections, surgical interventions and oral medications. All these treatment options have different activity levels and side effects.
What can patients do to cope with hyperhidrosis?
• Wearing lingerie made of sweat absorbent fabric (eg 100% cotton fabrics)
• Use an ına underarm pad “that can be adhered to the appropriate area of clothing
• Dressed in a wide range of non-synthetic, natural yarns
• Wearing leather shoes, ventilating after removing the shoes
• Frequent socks change
• 100% cotton or antibacterial properties due to sweat absorbing properties of socks containing silver and copper thread
• Monosodium glutamate (a food additive that can be found in many prepared foods such as chips, prepared soups), foods containing caffeine (chocolate, coffee, tea), dense spicy foods and avoiding alcohol consumption