What can patients do to cope with hyperhidrosis?
• Wearing underwear made of sweat-absorbing fabric (e.g. 100% cotton fabrics)
• "Armpit pad" that can be attached to the appropriate area of clothing. to use
• Wearing wide-cut clothes made of natural, non-synthetic fibers
• Wearing leather shoes, airing them after taking them off
• Changing socks frequently
• Using 100% cotton socks due to their sweat absorbing properties or containing silver and copper threads due to their anti-bacterial properties
• Monosodium glutamate (a food additive that can be found in many ready-made foods such as chips and instant soups). ), avoiding caffeine-containing foods (chocolate, coffee, tea), intensely spicy foods and alcohol consumption
Hyperhidrosis (Excessive sweating)
Hyperhidrosis means "excessive sweating". Hyperhidrosis is a disease that can harm a person's social life and impair the quality of life.
Is every increase in sweating hyperhidrosis/does it require treatment?
Sweating is a natural reaction that occurs in response to an increase in body temperature. It is normal for there to be increased sweating in the body during situations that cause an increase in body temperature (hot environment, physical exercise, anxiety, fear). If excessive sweating occurs without the conditions listed above and negatively affects the person's mental state, hinders social life, determines clothing choices, or reduces school/work efficiency, it may need to be treated.
How common is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is rare in society. People of all ages and genders can be affected.
Where does hyperhidrosis affect the body?
While the disease can affect a limited area of the body, widespread involvement in more than one area and throughout the body is also possible. Depending on the width of the affected area, the disease is called "limited hyperhidrosis" and "diffuse hyperhidrosis".
What is limited hyperhidrosis?
It is the most common type of hyperhidrosis. Both sides of the body are affected simultaneously. One or more of the palms, soles, armpits, scalp, and neck areas may be involved. The disease usually occurs in childhood or adolescence, with increasing age. There may be improvement over time. The cause of limited hyperhidrosis is unknown; it occurs without any other disease. 1/3 of the patients may have similar sweating in their family, but it is not necessary. The patient's sweating may be continuous or it may be triggered or increased by emotions such as tension, shame and excitement. There is usually no sweating during sleep.
What is common hyperhidrosis?
Increased sweating is seen in every part of the body. It can occur due to infections, hormonal diseases such as diabetes and overactive thyroid gland, nerve damage, gout, obesity, menopause and some medications. However, it can also be seen without any reason.
Does the sweat of hyperhidrosis patients smell?
Sweat is actually an odorless liquid. However, in case of excessive sweating, the number of bacteria in the feet and armpits may increase due to sweat. This increase may cause bad odor.
How is the disease diagnosed, what tests are performed?
The diagnosis of hyperhidrosis is made by dermatologists. If your doctor deems it necessary based on your history and examination findings, he may request some tests to understand the cause of excessive sweating. It may not be necessary to perform detailed examinations in every patient.
What are the treatment options for hyperhidrosis?
Treatment selection is made by taking into consideration the type of sweating, the areas where it is seen, its severity, and the treatments the patient has used before. Treatment options include; These include drugs applied to the skin surface, iontophoresis, botulinum toxin injections, surgical interventions and oral medications. All these treatment options have different levels of effectiveness and side effects.
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