Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating, an over production of eccrine glands that creates a weak salt solution. It can be primary or secondary.

• Primary –starts in childhood or adolescence, and may persist lifelong typically involves armpits, palms and soles, may have a family history and usually gets better at night. Other triggers are hot weather, exercise, fever, anxiety, spicy food, meds

• Secondary – less common, may be generalized, can occur during sleep and can be due to a medical condition.

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TREATMENT OPTIONS:

• Antiperspirants

• Glycopyrrolate Pads

• Botox Injections

• Iontophoresis

• Medications

• Lasers and Surgery