Hiperhidrosis
It’s a state where you tend to sweat more than is the norm, and to a great many people this is a very distressing problem. Although some people who have hyperhidrosis sweat only marginally more than normal, most sufferers of hyperhidrosis perspire heavily.
And this need not only be when they are in conditions which will make them perspire, for example doing hard labor, exercising, going out in the hot sun etc.
People who suffer from hyperhidrosis will tend to sweat excessively in most cases, no matter where they are or what they are doing. Just moving a stack of magazines from the coffee table to the floor can bring on an attack of sweating for some people.
These are the very extreme cases of hyperhidrosis, but they are also becoming more and more common. The first thing that you need to do if you believe yourself to be suffering from hyperhidrosis is to consult your doctor or other medical professional.
There could be an underlying medical cause for your excessive sweating, other than genes. If this is the case then the sooner you learn what your body is trying to tell you, the better. It can also help your peace of mind to rule out any medical cause. Sometimes the stress of worrying can bring on bouts of intense sweating.
The different forms of hyperhidrosis are called,
- Primary Hyperhidrosis — this is when a person sweats excessively without a known cause
- Secondary Hyperhidrosis — there is a cause for the excessive sweating, and it is mostly medical in nature
- Axillary Hyperhidrosis — this type of excessive sweating is the most normally occurring type
- Facial Hyperhidrosis — this is where a person has excessive sweating on the facial area, scalp area, and they may even have severe blushing
- Palmer Hyperhidrosis — this is when you experience excessive sweating on the palm of your hands
- Plantar Hyperhidrosis — sweating occurs on the soles of your feet, and also in between your toes, and can in turn lead to fungal infections if the area is not cleaned properly and aired on a daily basis
- Truncal Hyperhidrosis — sweat occurs on the thigh area, and the genital/ groin area
