How much sweating is too much?
Do you find yourself making excuses to stay at home while everyone else is out enjoying summer cookouts and days at the beach? While many people look forward to outdoor summer activities, others may dread summer and feel anxious about interacting with others due to excessive sweating. If this sounds like you, you may be experiencing excessive sweating, a condition called hyperhidrosis.
People with hyperhidrosis may:
- Often need to wipe sweaty palms, especially before shaking hands
- Sweat even while sitting still
- Sweat “buckets” after minor activity
- Carry spare clothes to change into
- Avoid wearing light colors
- Get frequent skin infections
- Drip sweat onto papers or laptops while working
- Struggle to hold pens or open doorknobs
- Have soft, white, peeling skin
If you have hyperhidrosis, the good news is that there are effective treatments for this condition. At Skin & Vein Institute, we can work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that suits your unique needs and preferences. Some of the treatments we may recommend include topical or oral medications, iontophoresis, Botox injections, or surgery. Make an appointment today by calling (760) 452-2080 or email [email protected] to get excessive sweating under control so you can relax and enjoy the rest of the summer!
