20 years
I am an excessive sweater only on my forebrain. No serious cause was pinpointed after showing my test's results to several doctors. Are antiperspirants a good solution what brand should i use?
Jun 23, 2015
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by uncontrollable excessive sweating. The word “hyperhidrosis” means too much (hyper) sweating (hidrosis).
Sweating is necessary; it serves to prevent the body from overheating. In hyperhidrosis, however, sweat still occurs even when the body is not in need of cooling. This excessive sweating can become a real nuisance and interfere with daily activities
Hyperhidrosis can be localized or generalized - you happen to have the localized type, which occurs mostly on your forehead.
Sweating is necessary; it serves to prevent the body from overheating. In hyperhidrosis, however, sweat still occurs even when the body is not in need of cooling. This excessive sweating can become a real nuisance and interfere with daily activities
Hyperhidrosis can be localized or generalized - you happen to have the localized type, which occurs mostly on your forehead.
Options for managing hyperhidrosis include:
- Using antiperspirants that contain 10–25% aluminium salts to reduce sweating in the affected areas
- Applying talcum powder or corn starch powder after bathing
- Avoiding caffeinated foods and beverages
- Iontophoresis: the affected area is immersed in water, an electrolyte solution or glycopyrronium solution, and a mild electrical current is passed across the skin surface for 10–20 minutes. The process is repeated daily for a few weeks, then less frequently as required. It may or may not produce the desirable effects.
- Botulinum toxin injections: used for hyperhidrosis off-label for localized hyperhidrosis in other sites. They reduce or stop sweating for three to six months.
- Avoiding caffeinated foods and beverages
- Iontophoresis: the affected area is immersed in water, an electrolyte solution or glycopyrronium solution, and a mild electrical current is passed across the skin surface for 10–20 minutes. The process is repeated daily for a few weeks, then less frequently as required. It may or may not produce the desirable effects.
- Botulinum toxin injections: used for hyperhidrosis off-label for localized hyperhidrosis in other sites. They reduce or stop sweating for three to six months.
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