Perspiration occurs even if there are no atmospheric and emotional conditions that cause it.
Hyperhidrosis is a disorder in which the organ produces more sweat than it needs to regulate its body temperature. This excess perspiration occurs in one or more areas of the body.
Affected parties
Depending on the area where it occurs, hyperhidrosis is evident in places such as the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, the armpits and the facial area. In the case of the face, it is usually accompanied by a reddish blush.
Treatment:
Antiperspirants: One of the measures that is usually resorted to is the use of antiperspirants as a base of an aluminum chloride solution, which can be quite effective, although it can also cause certain irritations and dryness.
Iontophoresis: It is used to block the sweat ducts. This technique uses moistened electrodes or the patient is introduced into the water. The vital liquid acts as a conductor of small current charges which are applied in areas where there is a greater presence of sweat. This treatment does not produce any harm, and the patient only feels a slight tingling while it is being applied.
Botulinum toxin: It is commonly injected into the armpits and although it is a fairly effective method it can be a bit painful and only lasts for a certain period of time.
Tablets: Some doctors prescribe their patients tablets or remedies to be consumed orally, which can present side effects such as dry mouth and eyes, fatigue and gastrointestinal problems.
Surgery: It consists of performing an endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, a minimally invasive surgery, in which the nerve signals responsible for perspiration in large quantities are stopped. It is used mainly in cases of sweating hands.
Social Obstacles
The quality of life of those affected by hyperhidrosis decreases notably, especially when it comes to social relationships. It causes problems such as emotional stress, since the person worries excessively about whether it will smell bad or not and, in addition, has an excessive need to feel dry, these situations generate stress and hinder the normal development in work, academic and social activities.
These patients tend to become withdrawn and avoid social gatherings.
They also experience difficulty manipulating objects such as pencils, sheets, tools, and buttons.
Many are afraid to even shake hands with another person to greet them.
Consequences
In the most severe cases, people with hyperhidrosis have fungus, scaling, bad odor, irritation and pigmentation of the skin.
Silent
Many people are not documented and informed about the existence of this disease. Others, out of carelessness, do not give it the importance it really deserves. For this reason, a large percentage of those affected do not resort to medical consultation and, much less, receive a treatment that allows them to overcome this disease and have a better quality of life. It is important to become aware of this condition and treat it with the seriousness it deserves.
Psychologists are of great help to people who suffer from it because they can contribute to overcoming problems such as low self-esteem and insecurity, which accompany this disease. In the same way, the practice of alternative relaxation techniques undoubtedly reduces the levels of stress that arise.
Correct daily hygiene habits are necessary to avoid bad odors, produced by bacteria that proliferate on the skin due to sweat.
It is normal for individuals to sweat when it is very hot, we exercise or when we experience certain emotions.
