Everyone sweats to a certain extent. It is the body’s normal way to get rid of excess heat and control the temperature. Sweating is a common feature in most individuals who exercise, jog, run or do any excessive physical activity.
However, there are some individuals who sweat despite undertaking no physical activity. There is constant perspiration most commonly in the axilla (armpit) or on the arms and hands. This condition is called excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis. The hyperhidrosis occurs in the absence of heat, stress or fever.
Localized or Focal hyperhidrosis can cause appreciable social problems in both private and professional life. Profuse sweating can result in skin maceration and secondary microbial infections Further if one has sweaty palms all the time, it is difficult to hold any paper or even shake hands with anyone.
Excessive sweating is classified as either localized or systemic. This is very important to know as the treatments are very different. Current treatments for axillary (armpit) hyperhidrosis are often ineffective, short acting, or not well tolerated.
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