Hyperhidrosis Center - Buena Park, CABuena Park Dermatologist Doctors for HyperhidrosisType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Buena Park * Talbert Medical Group  Charles Salinger MD  Edward M Kramer MD  Lawrence Nichols MD  David B Friedman MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Advanced Skin Care Medical Ctr  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  Gene J Lin MD  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California  Elisa Yoo MD  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Preferred Dermatology  Tommy H Chen MD  Tien Nguyen MD  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Grall Medical Clinic  Talbert Medical Group  Kaiser Permanente Allergy & Dermatology  Jen-Yee Shen MD  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Douglas A Blose MD  Fernando B Canon MD  Huntington Harbor Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Joseph F Chow MD  Beach Cities Dermatology  Orange County Dermatology & Surgery  Beach Dermatology  Joseph A Manzini MD  Roderick McDonald MD  Gerard Nat MD  Orange County Dermatology & Surgery  Huntington Beach Dermatology  Andrew A Ceavatta MD  Dermatology Laser Clinic of Huntington Beach  Alexander Miller MD  Dean F Murphy MD  Alan W Heller MD  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Alto Care Medical Group  Dermatology Associates  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Marvous Saunders MD  Cary E Feibleman MD  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Healthcare Partners Atlantic Avenue  Amar Medical Group  Gary G Ramelli MD  Lawrence Sherwin MD  Kaiser Permanente  Kaiser Permanente  Panacea Health Care  Douglas K Ulmer MD  Douglas K Ulmer MD  Douglas A Smith MD  Douglas K Ulmer MD  Richard H Chu MD  Dermatology Office  Dermatology Office  Samireh Z Said MD  Cheryl L Effron MD  Dermatology Associates  Daniel C Dwyer MD  Margaret M Shannon MD Inc  Fortunata Mendoza MD  Pacific Hair Institute  Magan Medical Clinic  Lo Medical Group  Saves the Day Dermatology Medical Corp  Saves the Day Dermatology Medical Corp  Newport Coast Dermatology  California Dermatology Center Buena Park, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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HyperhidrosisRead the Hyperhidrosis article » What is hyperhidrosis?Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder which produces a lot of unhappiness. An estimated 2%-3% of Americans suffer from excessive sweating of the underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or of the palms and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperhidrosis). Underarm problems tend to start around puberty, while palm and sole sweating may begin earlier, often during childhood. Untreated, these problems may continue throughout life. Sweating is embarrassing, it stains clothes, and it complicates business and social interactions. Severe cases can have serious practical consequences as well, making it hard for people who suffer from it to hold a pen, grip a steering wheel, or shake hands.
What is the cause of hyperhidrosis?Although neurologic, metabolic, and other systemic diseases can sometimes cause excessive sweating, most cases occur in people who are otherwise healthy. Heat and emotions may trigger hyperhidrosis in some, but many who suffer from hyperhidrosis sweat nearly all the time, regardless of their mood or the weather.
What is the treatment for hyperhidrosis?Through a systematic evaluation of causes and triggers of excessive sweating, followed by a judicious, stepwise approach to treatment, many people with this annoying disorder can achieve good results and improved quality of life. The approach to treating hyperhidrosis generally proceeds as follows:
Recommended Reading Related to Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)Introduction to night sweatsDoctors in primary care fields of medicine often hear their patients complain of night sweats as they are common. Night sweats refer to any excess sweating occurring during the night. However, if your bedroom is unusually hot or you are using too many bedclothes, you may begin to sweat during sleep - and this is normal. In order to distinguish night sweats that arise from medical causes from those that occur because one's surroundings are too warm, doctors generally refer to true night sweats as severe hot flashes occurring at night that can drench sleepwear and sheets, which are not related to an overheated environment. In one study of 2267 patients visiting a primary care physician, 41% reported experiencing night sweats during the previous month, so the perception of excessive sweating at night is fairly common. It is important to note that flushing (a warmth and redness of the face or trunk) may also be hard t... Other Related Hyperhidrosis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Buena Park
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