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Quick Health Advice: Excessive Sweating
Our bodies lose one litre of sweat every day. However, sufferers of hyperhidrosis (or excessive sweating) can lose 4-5 times this amount. In this exclusive guide, Dr McKenna advises on various self-help methods to tackle this condition and explains the treatment options available for sufferers. And remember, it’s not the sweat that smells – it’s the dried sweat in your clothes!
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Hi, I have been suffering from excessive sweating all over my back & chest - even when I am not suffering from heat. It happens when under any level of stress & is a dalily occurance which has been making my life hell. Does anyone have any credible advice?
I am seventeen years old and I have palmer hyperhidrosis which basically rules my life.I've had it since I can remember and avoid all contact with people unless they know about my condition which in turn makes me look very stand-offish.I'm reluctant to find a job as I know the interview will require me to shake hands with someone but I also feel limited to what work I can actually do without my PHH becoming an issue.I have tried iontophoresis which did work for a short while but wasn't practical for me in the long term.I guess I'm just lucky I don't have it all over like some people.It's such a horrible condition :(
I am 16 and have been sweating excessively for many years now, I have used anti-perspirants but my sweating is still quite bad. I feel afraid to wear certain clothes because of my sweating as I find it embarrassing, is there anything that I could do to help prevent the sweating?
Have you used something called Driclor? Its an over the counter treatment that works for me , I sweat more on my hands as a result but I can deal with that as I can wash my hands throughout the day so they don't smell, unlike underarms! Make sure you follow the instructions properly though as it can cause rashes if not.
i am a 39 year old woman who sweats excessivley all the time i have used every product on the market but to no avail this is ruining my life and destoying my confidence please help
I am a 73yr old lady and have recently started sweating heavily,mainly under arm and down my back. I have seen my doctor,but his response is,I dont know what the cause and nothing can be done,and i must live with it. It I,m afraid is getting me down.Please advise.
i am writing this on behalf of my partner he is 37 yrs old and for the past 6 months has been suffering from terrible night sweats. he has to get up and change his t-shirts sometimes 3 times !! he then has to lie on a towel as the bed is wet through . he has had a blood test for thyriod and liver function which came back normal no further action needed . . . but i am worried and not sure what this could be ?? please can someone help ??
I am a 49yr old woman,i sweat frofusely from my head,neck and face constantly,it can happen at anytime,even when i am just siting watching tv,also when i am outside in this winter weather, the sweat just runs off my face,neck and head and i am cold to the touch,It has been happening for a few years now,I have mentioned it to my doctor quit a few times and he just shrugs me off and says i will just have to live with it,he told me he could put me on HRT,but that it could cause my breasts to enlarge,my breasts are large as it is,he also told me that HRT could cause breast cancer,so i didnt want to go on HRT when he told me that,he never gave me any other options,could you give me any other advice or options please.
hi I am 38 and find that i sweat a lot under the arms and find it very embarrassing when choosing what clothes to wear as the patches of "Sweat" show on most colours of tops. I have tried several different deoderants and anti persperants to no avail - any advice please
Hi i am 15 and i have the same problem except i sweat on my hands, my groin as well as in-between my legs and armpits. You should go to your doctors and ask for a roll on which stems or sometimes for some people stops the seating. You should put it on at night and in the morning wash it off, but your doctor will explain it too you anyway : )
hi,im 14 yrs a old and suffering from excessive sweating on my underarms and inbetween my legs its got to the stage where im having to wear tights under my trousers so there's not a wet mark left! no matter how hot or cold the weather is it doesnt change and i can wash all i like but nothing works, is there anything you suggest i do to help this??
im 14 years old and i really sweat alot on my hands i used to sweat so much on my armpits too but my doctor prescribed dricolor which is working really well the only thing is it doesnt work on my hands. I hate having sweaty hands they drip onto my schoolwork and i cant touch anyones hand this makes me look werid. I would really like to stop this so please could you help me!
When I was at school I used to carry small pieces of blotting paper (from a stationery shop) in my pencil case to rest my hand on when I wrote. As it's white, no one would really notice it on top of normal writing paper. It soaked up the sweat and left the paper dry. I also carry small hankerchiefs in my pockets to discreeting soak up the sweating from my hands when I'm typing at a computer. Hope that helps.
