Hyperhidrosis is a rare condition common, which causes extreme sweating in different areas of the body, mainly in the face, hands, feet and armpits caused by an alteration in the sympathetic nervous system, which causes the sweat generated body the it requires to control body temperature.
This disorder usually occurs during childhood, or at the beginning of puberty. Both men and women are prone to it. Hyperhidrosis can last a lifetime, if the patient does not seek medical treatment.
This condition can originate in two ways: organic and non-organic hyperhidrosis.
Organic hyperhidrosis is divided into: primary and secondary. Primary hyperhidrosis basically begins during childhood or puberty. It is estimated that most of the people who suffer from it are due to hereditary causes. Secondary, for its part, can arise at any age and is caused by alterations in the thyroid glands, hormonal disorders, menopause, diabetes.
Non-organic hyperhidrosis occurs when the person faces situations that generate anxiety, nervousness or stress.
This condition can have a negative impact on the lives of those who suffer from it, since by not being able to exercise control over exaggerated sweating, they have to face uncomfortable situations in their social life, which end up filling them with shame and insecurities.
To diagnose it, it is not necessary to carry out any tests or examinations since its symptoms can be perceived with the naked eye, however, in order to rule out any failure in the thyroid glands, or in the glucose levels, doctors recommend blood tests.
Some of the treatments used to combat this condition are:
The use of pharmaceutical grade antiperspirants, these are composed of aluminum chloride and alcoholic solution. Its purpose is to obstruct the excretory ducts of the sweat glands.
Local surgery; Through surgery, the sweat glands are permanently removed from a specific area, through a subcutaneous curettage. Another way to eliminate the glands is through the application of laser, this is one of the most innovative treatments today, so the possible risks that they would entail for health are still unknown.
Likewise, a series of measures are recommended to help prevent excess sweating: wear cool clothes, preferably synthetic fibers, keep the house ventilated, try not to consume very spicy foods, drink alcoholic beverages or coffee. Use powders on your feet to control sweat on them. Try to control psychological aspects such as stress, nervousness, etc.
