What to Do About Excessive Sweating?

Excessive sweating is a condition known as hyperhidrosis. People with hyperhidrosis sweat for no apparent reason. The sweating commonly takes place in the underarms, hands, feet and face. Hyperhidrosis can be controlled through medications and other forms of treatment.

Antiperspirants

• One of the most common methods for dealing with excessive sweating is the application of antiperspirant. In people with hyperhidrosis, antiperspirant can be used on the feet and hands as well as the underarms, and is commonly used before going to bed to control excessive sweating while sleeping. Antiperspirant works by blocking the sweat glands and not allowing them to secrete sweat through the pores.

Medications

• Medications can help to block nerve receptors responsible for activating the sweat glands. Anticholinergic medicines and psychotropic drugs prescribed by your doctor can help slow the amount of sweat your sweat glands produce.

Drionics

• Drionics, also known as Iontophoresis, is a harmless way to treat excessive sweating of the hands and feet. The afflicted person puts his hands or feet on two wool pads sitting in an electrolyte solution. A low-level electrical current is then run through the pads. The treatment can be beneficial when used on a daily basis, but it can also be painful which scares some away.

Botox

• Botox is in fashion as a temporary way to take wrinkles out of the skin. It can also be used to combat excessive sweating. Your doctor will simply inject some Botox into the area that is affected by hyperhidrosis. Treatment lasts only three to four months and then another injection is required.