Sweating is a very common thing experienced by humans. But excessive sweating is a medical condition known as hyperhidrosis (primary hyperhidrosis) and this can be very isolating and troublesome.
"There is also secondary hyperhidrosis, which is excessive sweating it is a symptom of other medical conditions or side effects of treatment," explains Angela Ballard, RN, communications director, of the International Hyperhidrosis Society.
Hyperhidrosis also happens quite often than you might think. A 2016 article published in the Archives of Dermatological Research journal estimates hyperhidrosis prevalence of 4.8 percent, which represents about 15.3 million people in the United States. The following are signs of hyperhidrosis from Reader's Digest:
Sweating more than you think
The main sign of hyperhidrosis is that you sweat in an extreme way and not just by weather or the environment. "You are sweating beyond what the body needs to control the temperature or react to stimuli," Ballard said.
"For many people who experience it, hyperhidrosis sweat four to five times more as a reaction to stress, exercise, or heat," he continued.
Hyperhidrosis is often unpredictable, says Ballard. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat more frequently during hot weather, or may also sweat when in an air-conditioned room.
Can't control your sweat
Common areas of the body affected by hyperhidrosis are the palms, soles of the feet, armpits, face or scalp, and groin or buttocks. It could happen constantly, or come suddenly without warning, Ballard said. In many cases, excessive sweating can drip, wet the clothes, or damage the objects in hand.
Spend a lot of time and money to hide your sweat
If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, you may have to use a towel, fan, special clothing, pads, makeup, or powder to try to "hide" your sweat, Ballard says. You may also have to change clothes or shoes several times during the day.
Worrying sweat can affect the quality of your life
Hyperhidrosis can affect confidence or cause psychosocial problems such as fear, anxiety, sadness, or isolation. This can cause a person to avoid a situation, change a career, or lose an opportunity because of social stigma. Many of them reveal that their conditions affect hobbies and interfere with daily activities, and most of them report low self-esteem.
Your sweat is serious enough
"Individuals with hyperhidrosis can lose control of the steering in their car because the hands are so sweaty, nurses with hyperhidrosis can not start infusions or give injections, and mothers actually have dropped their babies or can not hold the hands of their children as they cross the road , "Ballard said. "Walk barefoot can be dangerous for people with sweaty feet because sweaty feet cause sweat and fall."
"There is also secondary hyperhidrosis, which is excessive sweating it is a symptom of other medical conditions or side effects of treatment," explains Angela Ballard, RN, communications director, of the International Hyperhidrosis Society.
Hyperhidrosis also happens quite often than you might think. A 2016 article published in the Archives of Dermatological Research journal estimates hyperhidrosis prevalence of 4.8 percent, which represents about 15.3 million people in the United States. The following are signs of hyperhidrosis from Reader's Digest:
Sweating more than you think
The main sign of hyperhidrosis is that you sweat in an extreme way and not just by weather or the environment. "You are sweating beyond what the body needs to control the temperature or react to stimuli," Ballard said.
"For many people who experience it, hyperhidrosis sweat four to five times more as a reaction to stress, exercise, or heat," he continued.
Hyperhidrosis is often unpredictable, says Ballard. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat more frequently during hot weather, or may also sweat when in an air-conditioned room.
Can't control your sweat
Common areas of the body affected by hyperhidrosis are the palms, soles of the feet, armpits, face or scalp, and groin or buttocks. It could happen constantly, or come suddenly without warning, Ballard said. In many cases, excessive sweating can drip, wet the clothes, or damage the objects in hand.
Spend a lot of time and money to hide your sweat
If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, you may have to use a towel, fan, special clothing, pads, makeup, or powder to try to "hide" your sweat, Ballard says. You may also have to change clothes or shoes several times during the day.
Worrying sweat can affect the quality of your life
Hyperhidrosis can affect confidence or cause psychosocial problems such as fear, anxiety, sadness, or isolation. This can cause a person to avoid a situation, change a career, or lose an opportunity because of social stigma. Many of them reveal that their conditions affect hobbies and interfere with daily activities, and most of them report low self-esteem.
Your sweat is serious enough
"Individuals with hyperhidrosis can lose control of the steering in their car because the hands are so sweaty, nurses with hyperhidrosis can not start infusions or give injections, and mothers actually have dropped their babies or can not hold the hands of their children as they cross the road , "Ballard said. "Walk barefoot can be dangerous for people with sweaty feet because sweaty feet cause sweat and fall."
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