Excessive armpit sweating is one of the most common symptoms of Hyperhidrsosis. It is also one of the most annoying.
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term which is used to describe the condition of excessive sweating which is not limited to just the armpits but can affect the face the hands and the groin.
The condition is categorised into two types and occurs in a t least 1% of the population. Primary Hyperhidrosis which seems to be more genetic in origin and tends to occur in early adolescence and Secondary Hyperhidrosis which can develop at any stage in life and is often associated with other medical conditions such as thyroid or pituitary gland problems, diabetes, tumours, gout, or by certain drugs. There is no real known cause but there are theories that the condition is caused by an over-active sympathetic nervous system which is in turn caused by abnormal brain function. The research is still at an early stage and no definitive answers are available yet.
What are the problems associated with the condition?
A common problem caused by Hyperhidrosis is having body odour coming from areas where excessive sweat forms. This condition is called Bromhidrosis and is caused by the breakdown of sweat by yeast and bacteria. Thus, it is important to know how to deal with excessive sweating to avoid Bromhidrosis. Where the condition remains untreated in severe cases the skin becomes white, wrinkled and cracked and can also become red and inflamed.
However there is an often overlooked problem with the condition and it is of a psychological nature.
The psychological effects vary according to whether the condition is Primary, Secondary and to what level of severity the affliction appears on the sufferer.
For many people there is a negative effect on their self esteem. There is constant embarrassment in social situations and especially in an office environment where people can be quite ignorant of the condition and 'label' the sufferer as being 'unhygenic'.
What are some of the effective treatments?
The use of antiperspirant deodorants are usually the first line of defence for many individuals. Whilst good for sweaty armpits they are less effective for exposed areas such as the face or hands.
Surgery is usually for more severe cases and this involves the removal of nerves that lead to the sweat glands and has its own risks. It can be dangerous to eliminate sweat entirely as skin needs to sweat. It needs it so as it doesn't crack, to stay supple and to provide cooling.
Shaving. Is another activity that can be moderately effective for mild sufferers. By keeping sweat prone areas clear of hair there is in many occasions a reduction of sweat decomposing over a period of time through yeast and bacterial action because there is nothing for the sweat to 'stick' to.
Chemical Treatments are often effective but can be cumbersome and messy. For the palms, groin and genital areas a popular and often effective treatment is the use of an aluminium chloride. A solution which is applied via a plastic film. This application method can cause irritation and where this occurs its best to use the solution only. The solution/patch is applied once daily, sometimes twice depending on the severity and sufferers have often reported an improvement within the week.
Drug treatment is usually the preferred option because it's much easier to take pills than to use patches and chemicals.
Two of the most common drugs used are phenoxybenzamine and propanthaline.
If medication is to be used, especially drugs, then the advice of a Doctor should be sought as some can have negative side effects!
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