In Pittsford, NY
Hyperhidrosis
What Is Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating that isn’t necessarily prompted by heat or physical exertion. It often leads to sweat soaking through clothes or dripping from the hands, causing disruptions in daily life and triggering social anxiety and embarrassment for individuals experiencing it.
What Are the Causes of Hyperhidrosis?
Primary Hyperhidrosis:
- Caused by faulty nerve signals that prompt eccrine sweat glands to become overactive.
- Primarily affects areas like palms, soles, underarms, and occasionally the face.
- No discernible medical cause; it often runs in families.
Secondary Hyperhidrosis:
- Results from an underlying medical condition or certain medications.
- Can lead to generalized sweating across the body.
Secondary Hyperhidrosis:
- Diabetes
- Menopause hot flashes
- Thyroid problems
- Some types of cancer
- Nervous system disorders
- Infections
