Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating that affects many individuals. Although it is not certain, Hyperhidrosis is most likely genetic and caused by an overactive sympathetic nervous system. There are many different types of hyperhidrosis, and this list is by no means comprehensive, but the most common types are listed below.
Palmar Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of the palms can make an individual feel extremely uncomfortable. Although it may not be visible to another person if you suffer from this, you are likely to be hyper sensitive to situations that arise when you have to touch someone and your hands are sweaty. For example, as it is customary in the United States to shake someone’s hand upon meeting. The friendly gesture can be misinterpreted as offensive when met with wet, sweaty palms. Palmar Hyperhidrosis is the most common of all types of hyperhidrosis and often starts in childhood.
Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of the armpits is another extremely embarrassing form of hyperhidrosis. This occurs when overactive sweat glands produce sweat that exceeds the body’s normal requirements for cooling, sometimes up to four or five times what is needed. For anyone that suffers from extreme sweating, this condition can be embarrassing and uncomfortable and even anxiety-inducing. Still, many people that sweat excessively do not even realize that they have a treatable medical condition, or they are too embarrassed to talk to a physician about it, allowing their excessive underarm sweating to go undiagnosed and untreated.
Plantar Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of the feet can cause more embarrassment than other forms of hyperhidrosis. This is because sweaty feet are often associated with smelly feet. Not only that but your feet have some of the largest pores on your body. So if your feet are saturated in sweat all day, you will be at a higher risk for fungal infections on your feet as well.
It is important that you identify triggers that may be causing your sweating. If there is a sudden change in how your body normally responds and you find yourself drenched in sweat or breaking out in puddles, after something you have done or eaten, take note. There are also many other things besides Hyperhidrosis that can cause a person to sweat such as hot flashes, anxiety, other medical conditions, or even medication side effects that can cause hyperhidrosis.
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Great article. I was only aware of my own type of hyperhidrosis (palmar).
Great article. What exactly is the ebook on roughly?