Excessive sweating (known as hyperhidrosis) can interfere with daily life and affect your confidence. At Virgin Islands Neurology, we understand how frustrating this condition can be.
Our team offers proven, effective treatments to help manage and reduce symptoms. With personalized care in the U.S. Virgin Islands, relief is closer than you think. Contact us today!
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating. Sweating is the body’s natural way to cool down and maintain a steady, healthy temperature, and sweating in hot environments, during or after physical activity, or even as a result of a stress-related reaction is not uncommon. But when perspiration is excessive and chronic, it can be embarrassing and disruptive, interfering with normal activities and socialization.
In hyperhidrosis, excessive perspiration is produced even when temperatures are cool, and usually occurs in the armpits, hands, and feet without any apparent trigger. Hyperhidrosis can cause clothing to become soaked with perspiration, and it can also cause physical discomfort and emotional anxiety and stress.
Sometimes, hyperhidrosis can be caused by an underlying medical condition like:
Hyperhidrosis can also be caused by certain medications. When hyperhidrosis occurs as a result of an underlying condition or medication, it’s called secondary hyperhidrosis.
Primary hyperhidrosis is not related to another medical condition, and it can occur even without an identifiable trigger when the nerves that stimulate sweat gland production are overactive. About 3 percent of the U.S. population suffers from primary hyperhidrosis, and people with a family history of hyperhidrosis are more likely to develop the condition themselves.
In people with secondary hyperhidrosis, the first step in treatment is to address the underlying medical condition to determine if a change in treatment results in a decrease in sweat production. When these steps are ineffective or in people with primary hyperhidrosis, treatment options include:
Patients with hyperhidrosis require ongoing treatment customized for their specific needs to manage symptoms and keep sweating under control.
Don’t let excessive sweating hold you back from living confidently. Virgin Islands Neurology is here to help you find lasting relief in the heart of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Our specialists offer advanced, customized care tailored to your needs. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward comfort and confidence!
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