What Is Hyperhidrosis? | Shinagawa Blog

What Is Hyperhidrosis?

Struggling with excessive sweating of the underarms, palms, and sole of the feet? You might be suffering from hyperhidrosis.

Hyperhidrosis, also known as polyhidrosis or sudorrhea, is a condition characterized by excessive sweating. The sweating can affect just one specific area or the whole body.

Although not life-threatening, it can be uncomfortable and cause embarrassment and psychological trauma.

The excessive sweating associated with hyperhidrosis is normally most active in the hands, feet, armpits, and the groin because of their relatively high concentration of sweat glands.

  • Focal hyperhidrosis: When excessive sweating is localized. For example, palmoplantar hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating of the palms and soles.
  • Generalized hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating affects the entire body.

Hyperhidrosis may be present from birth or might develop later in life. However, most cases of excessive sweating tend to start during a person’s teenage years.

For some, hyperhidrosis symptoms are so severe that it becomes embarrassing, causing discomfort and anxiety. The patient’s career choices, free time activities, personal relationships, self-image, and emotional well-being may be affected.

Fortunately, there are several options that can treat symptoms effectively.

The biggest challenge in treating hyperhidrosis is the significant number of people who do not seek medical advice, either due to embarrassment or because they do not know that effective treatment exists.

We are ready to treat your hyperhidrosis at Shinagawa Aesthetics. Have your FREE consultation first and let’s take the necessary treatments.

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