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Hyperhidrosis: Understanding what it is, the causes, consequences and treatments
Hyperhidrosis is a health problem for millions of people around the world, and is estimated to affect around 1.7% of the population. It is a condition in which excessive sweating occurs, regardless of weather conditions or physical activity. Although it is not a dangerous disease, it can significantly affect the quality of life of those who suffer from it.
What is hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which the sweat glands produce more sweat than is necessary to regulate the body's temperature. This can result in different areas of the body becoming constantly damp and smelling unpleasant. It can also cause shame and low self-esteem in many people.
The most common forms
Palmar Hyperhidrosis
The most common and uncomfortable form is that which affects the palms of the hands, as it can create social problems (such as shaking hands) and affect the performance of work that requires precision (electronics, handling delicate materials, aesthetics, among others).
Axillary Hyperhidrosis
It is frequent and limits the patient's choice of clothing due to the presence of sweat marks in the armpits.
Craniofacial Hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating on the face and scalp, which can be impossible to hide, affecting the patient's social and professional life.
Causes of hyperhidrosis
The causes are not yet fully understood, but it is believed that it can be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It has been proven that it is an organic alteration and not a psychological one, and over time it ends up affecting sufferers psychologically. The greatest difficulties lie in social and emotional relationships, and in the constant use of tissues to greet other people, write, use the computer or other work tools.
Consequences of Hyperhidrosis
This pathology can create insecurities when dealing with other people and can affect you psychologically over time. The greatest difficulties are in social and emotional relationships, and the constant use of handkerchiefs or towels to dry hands when greeting other people, writing or working with instruments.
Tips for trying to control hyperhidrosis
Antiperspirants: there are specific antiperspirants on the market that help control excessive sweating in the armpits, hands and feet.
Lifestyle modifications: avoid spicy foods and hot drinks, wear comfortable, airy clothes and maintain good body hygiene to minimize sweating.
Hyperhidrosis treatment
At UMICS we offer 3 solutions for the treatment of hyperhidrosis, described below:
Sympathectomy - Surgical treatment for hyperhidrosis called video-assisted bilateral upper thoracic sympathectomy and is the definitive but reversible treatment.
Botulinum toxin application - regular injections used to temporarily treat hyperhidrosis.
Microwave treatment: a device that uses electromagnetic microwaves to vaporize and eliminate the eccrine and apocrine sweat glands in the armpits.
Drug treatment
There are drugs that can be used to control it, including antimuscarinics, beta-blockers and antispasmodic drugs. These drugs help to reduce the amount of sweat produced by the sweat glands.
Hyperhidrosis is a debilitating condition that can affect the quality of life of people who suffer from it. However, with the right treatment, it is possible to control excessive sweating and improve quality of life. In addition to the treatments mentioned above, it is important to consult a specialist doctor to assess the individual case and prescribe the most appropriate treatment. It's important not to ignore or be embarrassed, as there are effective solutions available. Seeking help and treatment is the first step to overcoming this health problem and you can count on the team at UMICS (Clínica do Suor) who have treated thousands of people who had this condition and it no longer affects them today.
Procedures
Botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin is a regular injection used to temporarily treat hyperhidrosis in the armpits, feet, palms, skull and face.
Microwave treatments
MiraDry® is a device that uses electromagnetic microwaves to vaporize and eliminate eccrine and apocrine sweat glands in the armpits. It was the first device to obtain FDA approval for the definitive treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis.
Sympathectomy
Video-assisted bilateral upper thoracic sympathectomy is the definitive treatment for hyperhidrosis. This procedure has been known for some time, but until a few years ago it wasn't possible to perform the surgery in a simple and minimally invasive way.
