Treatment of hyperhidrosis
Multidisciplinary clinic K+31 provides treatment for hyperhidrosis of the face and head, armpits and feet, and other parts of the body. Doctors have experience in treating patients with pathologies of any degree of complexity.
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The human body always releases moisture and toxins to the outside, especially at high ambient temperatures. Skin is the largest organ of the human body with powerful barrier, heat regulation, and excretory functions. The ducts of the sweat glands open into pores on the skin surface or into hair follicles. Most sweat glands are located in the armpits, palms and soles. They are necessary to regulate body temperature.
Every person knows what sweating is, especially in sports or during excitement. Normally, this physiological process does not cause any concern. This release of moisture can be controlled using cosmetics and pharmaceutical products - deodorants, alum, herbal lotions.
2.8% of people experience a pathologically strong manifestation of sweating, which can be compared to streams of released water; 50% of them have armpit hyperhidrosis.
- Primary process It occurs as an emotionally dependent disorder of the body’s thermoregulation against the background of complete health. In most cases, it manifests itself in the activation of sweat glands in specific places, for example, in the armpits, feet, palms. According to localization, it can be divided into axillary, palmar, plantar, perineal, craniofacial
- Secondary process Increased sweating, which developed as a result of other pathologies
- Local hyperhidrosis This form of increased sweating appears, for example, only on the palms, face, and armpits
- General hyperhidrosis Or generalized, this type of hyperhidrosis affects the entire surface of the body
Causes of hyperhidrosis, triggers of pathological sweating
Primary excessive sweating occurs and manifests itself in childhood, and in adolescence it intensifies under the influence of hormonal changes; it is hereditary. Unlike normal sweating, excessive sweating cannot be suppressed with cosmetics or psychotherapy. Special medical correction is required.
Some causes of secondary hyperhidrosis:
- Inflammatory, infectious diseases and processes: abscess, pneumonia, tuberculosis, phlegmon.
- Disorders, imbalance of the endocrine system: thyroid disease, diabetes, malfunction of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, menopausal hot flashes.
- Malignant neoplasms.
- Neuroses, mental disorders, nervous system.
- Heart and vascular failure.
- Obesity, metabolic errors, metabolism.
- Diseases of the lymphatic system, lymphostasis, lymphoma.
In some cases, increased sweating occurs due to the following provoking factors:
- Synthetic clothing, underwear.
- Uncomfortable, synthetic shoes.
- Errors in personal hygiene.
- Inappropriate cosmetics and care products.
Hyperhidrosis often appears during menopause or pregnancy due to changes that occur in hormonal levels.
Important! If you experience excessive sweating, you should not self-medicate. The cause may be serious illnesses, so examination under the supervision of a doctor is necessary.
Signs, symptoms of hyperhidrosis
You can understand that this is hyperhidrosis, and not a short-term disruption of the normal function of sweating, by observing yourself. If you can't put on the clothes you like because your armpits are always wet, then you can already talk about dysfunction and should consult a doctor.
Excessive sweating is often accompanied by other symptoms:
Chronic unpleasant odor, body and clothing stench (bromidrosis; osmidrosis), urine odor (uridrosis)
Dyeing clothes under the armpits with a yellowish tint. Less common are yellow, red-brown, blue, and purple colors of sweat, it all depends on the characteristics of the elements washed out of the body and the reaction of bacteria to sweat
Yellow salt crystals on clothes
Increased heart rate during periods of excessive sweating
Thickening of hairs in the pathological area, the appearance of a reddish, yellowish coating on them
Itching, skin irritation
In rare cases, doctors observe the phenomenon of hematidrosis, or “bloody sweat” on the ankles, legs, and palms. Initially, the skin becomes inflamed and begins to itch. Then pink drops appear on the surface, which over time become bright, scarlet or brown. This is a manifestation of the pathology of capillary walls, which burst, mixing blood with sweat. In this case, you must definitely seek the help of a specialist.
Complications of hyperhidrosis
In addition to the psychological discomfort associated with stains on clothing, hyperhidrosis can often also cause irritation and chafing of areas of the skin where sweating occurs. Hyperhidrosis can lead to inflammation, infection, and fungal diseases. This is due to the fact that areas with high sweating create a warm and humid environment, which is an excellent breeding ground for all kinds of pathogens. And they, in turn, cause not only an unpleasant odor, but also various diseases.
What to do if you sweat heavily?
Correction of this disease depends on the causes that caused it, but in any case it must be complex and long-term. First of all, it is necessary to follow the rules that will improve the patient’s condition:
- Ensure good hygienic care of wet areas of the body. Moisture is an ideal environment for the proliferation of pathogenic microflora; complications can include skin infection, acne, and dermatitis.
- Adjust your diet by excluding most fatty, sweet, canned, salty, smoked foods and spices. Because of these products, sweat may be released more intensely and acquire a foul odor.
- Learn to manage your emotions, relieve feelings, stress, and anxiety. Spiritual practices - yoga, meditation, self-hypnosis - will help with this. In case of panic attacks, sleep disturbances, or excessive anxiety, it is better to consult a psychologist, psychotherapist, or neurologist.
- Select clothes, linen, bed linen only from natural fabrics. Choose breathable, highly absorbent socks, comfortable shoes with a minimum of synthetic materials.
- Drink enough water to replenish its supply in the body. Table mineral water without gas has a good effect; it replenishes the deficiency of microelements in tissues.
- At home, you can drink herbal soothing decoctions to normalize your condition and sleep. However, it is necessary to understand that these measures will only be effective in combination with a treatment program prescribed by a doctor.
Laboratory diagnostic methods
- General clinical blood tests, urine tests.
- Determination of blood glucose levels.
- Biochemical blood test.
- Blood test for HIV, hepatitis B, C.
- Blood test for hormone concentrations (TSH, thyroid hormones, insulin).
How to treat hyperhidrosis will become clear after a thorough examination of the body, a series of laboratory and instrumental studies necessary to make an accurate diagnosis. There are no universal diagnostic methods and tools. The doctor makes prescriptions for each patient based on individual indications. First of all, it is necessary to find out whether hyperhidrosis is a symptom of any pathology.
Blood tests are prescribed to exclude certain chronic diseases that cause sweating, and also to evaluate the general condition of the patient’s body, which is extremely important for diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
How to treat hyperhidrosis? Treatment methods
Therapy
In case of primary disease, the dermatologist selects special enhanced antiperspirants, these can be ready-made cosmetics or a prescription mixture. The purpose of their use is to limit the release of moisture from the skin, to treat wet areas (armpits, palms, feet) to destroy pathogens and relieve odor.
If the manifestation is moderate, the doctor may prescribe physical therapy, using iontophoresis and electrophoresis.
Are there pills for hyperhidrosis? Therapeutic agents:
- Anticholinergic tablets for hyperhidrosis of the whole body or local areas.
- Vitamin and mineral complexes.
- Sedatives, hypnotics.
- Antidepressants.
- Therapeutic baths for hyperhidrosis of the feet and palms.
Psychotherapy
This treatment method is used in combination with others. It works well if the pathology is caused by an imbalance in the emotional and mental sphere. The psychotherapeutic approach is effective in the treatment of hyperhidrosis of the face and head.
It is better to undergo the treatment program in a reputable clinic with a qualified psychotherapist.
Injections
Injection of botulinum toxin into the area of excessive sweating is effectively used in the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis. The procedure is unpleasant, but the effect lasts 6–8 months, in some cases up to a year, allowing you to forget about your problem during this time.
Anti-sweating injections cannot be given under the following conditions:
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding.
- Pathology of muscles, nervous tissue.
- Inflammatory processes in the body.
- Taking anticoagulants.
- Blood clotting disorders.
Laser
Exposure to an area of skin with neodymium laser radiation helps destroy sweat glands without affecting the overall functionality of the skin. The sweat glands in the subcutaneous fat layer are removed, which stops the excretory function of this area.
Before the procedure, the doctor carefully calculates the amount of laser work, because more than 80% of the glands cannot be removed, otherwise thermoregulation will be completely disrupted.
Microwave thermolysis
Operation
Surgical intervention is performed in cases of severe pathology, when other methods have not produced the desired results. The operation is called sympathectomy, it involves the controlled destruction of neural connections, which leads to loss of signal between the central nervous system and peripheral nerves. Special clips are used to compress the nerve.
However, this is not a panacea, because in most cases the body compensates for the failure of the function of one area by enhancing the same function in another. The surgical method requires precise calculation, which can be performed by an experienced surgeon.
Prevention of hyperhidrosis
There is no special prevention program for this disease, but to reduce excessive sweating it is recommended:
- Wearing loose clothing made from natural fabrics.
- When wearing closed shoes, it is mandatory to wear socks made from natural fabrics and change socks regularly.
- Walking barefoot from time to time.
- Shower regularly (if you sweat excessively, it is very important to follow the rules of hygiene to prevent the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and fungi).
- Control of emotional state in stressful situations.
- Avoiding foods that increase sweating (very hot drinks, spicy foods, etc.); if you are overweight, you need to radically change your eating habits.
- Use of antiperspirants and wet wipes.
Regarding the last point, it is important to understand the difference between antiperspirant and deodorant. While the former blocks the sweat glands, the latter only masks the odor. But both products contain bactericidal substances that inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria. In case of excessive sweating, antiperspirant should be applied in the evening, not in the morning, i.e. when the sweat glands are least active and it is easier for the active substances to penetrate the excretory ducts.
Treatment of excessive sweating
in K+31 (Moscow)
Multidisciplinary clinic K+31 provides treatment for hyperhidrosis of the face and head, armpits and feet, and other parts of the body. Doctors have experience in treating patients with pathologies of any degree of complexity.
We eliminate cosmetic defects and diseases using modern treatment protocols and advanced equipment. Before choosing a program, specialists study the causes of the pathological condition, its severity, and take into account all individual factors of age and health.
You can make an appointment with any specialist, diagnostic, or cosmetic procedures by calling the phone number listed on the official website of the K+31 clinic. There you can also fill out a feedback form, send a request and wait for a clarification call from the administrator.
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Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is an unpleasant vegetative pathological condition characterized by increased sweating. This is provoked by many factors or their combinations, some of them are dangerous diseases, in a latent or obvious course. This phenomenon itself is not dangerous, but the health disorders it causes can develop into complicated forms and even threaten life.
Medical Center “K+31” provides medical correction of any condition in which sweating is outside the normal range. We offer competitive prices for medical and cosmetic services of consistently high quality. The clinic often offers discounts, promotions, and package examination programs. Make an appointment with a doctor by phone or online.