Hyperhidrosis, also commonly known as excessive sweating, affects millions of people and can really get in the way of daily life. We at Heights Dermatology know just how embarrassing, frustrating, and uncomfortable this condition can be. Whether in your hands, feet, armpits, or facial area, recurring sweating beyond what is necessary for body temperature regulation should be examined.
What Causes Excessive Sweating?
There are two forms of hyperhidrosis: primary and secondary.
Primary hyperhidrosis is the more prevalent type and usually strikes isolated areas such as hands, soles, armpits, or face. It usually occurs in adolescence and can have an inherited component, as it tends to run in families. In this type, glands are overactive without an underlying medical reason.
Secondary hyperhidrosis, in contrast, is typically caused by an underlying medical condition or drug side effect. Diabetes, thyroid disease, infection, or menopause can trigger secondary hyperhidrosis. In contrast to primary hyperhidrosis, secondary hyperhidrosis tends to affect larger body surfaces and can be experienced while sleeping.
Symptoms of Excessive Sweating
If you are sweating excessively even without feeling hot or physically active, you can be suffering from hyperhidrosis. Some key symptoms include:
- Visible sweating, which soaks into clothes, dripping off hands and face
- Recurring clammy or sweaty hands and feet
- Sweating episodes while at rest or in cooler climates
- Disruptions in daily functioning, e.g., inability to grip, to hold pen, to shake hands
- Skin irritation or infection due to repeated moisture
Numerous people who have hyperhidrosis also suffer from emotional distress, anxiety or social isolation because of their symptoms. If you can identify with any of those symptoms, you are certainly not alone nor do you have to suffer in silence anymore.
Take the Step Towards Relief at Height Dermatology in Houston
Excessive sweating is not an aesthetic problem, it is a medical condition affecting your lifestyle. If you are fed up with soggy clothes, sweaty shoes, and awkward social interactions, it is time to talk to a dermatologist in Houston. At Heights Dermatology, we diagnose the underlying cause of hyperhidrosis and direct you toward optimal, long-term relief. Let us get to the root of your symptoms, make an appointment today to see our experienced dermatology team in Houston.
