Hyperhidrosis Center - Canton, OHCanton 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 Canton * Rohit Prakash MD  Phoenix Dermatology  Tri County Dermatology  Tri County Dermatology  Family Medicine Inc  Khan Dermatologist  North Canton Medical Foundation  Guillermo R Sicard MD  Guillermo R Sicard MD  Mark W Berbaum MD  North Canton Medical Foundation  Lizabeth Powers MD  Gary D Lichten MD  Eliot N Mostow MD  Falls Family Practice Inc  Curtis W Hawkins MD  Robert E Marsico MD  David J Corallo DO & Marco Corallo DO  New Horizons Dermatology  Hudson Dermatology  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center  Bayless-Pathmark Inc  Bayless-Pathmark Inc  Northcoast Dermatology Associates Inc  Northcoast Dermatology Associates Inc  Northcoast Dermatology Associates Inc  Cleveland Clinic Wooster  Dermatology Partners Inc  Cynthia P Huang MD  Trillium Creek Dermatology Inc  Trillium Creek Dermatology Inc  Trillium Creek Dermatology Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  Michael G Mancuso MD  Cleveland Clinic Chagrin Falls Family Practice Clinic  Cleveland Clinic Chagrin Falls Family Practice Clinic  Dominic Tam MD  Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health  MetroHealth at the Cortlands  MetroHealth at the Cortlands  Litt & Blumenthal MDs Inc  Litt & Blumenthal MDs Inc  Dermatology & Laser Specialists Inc  UHMG Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Strongsville  Susan G Woods MD  Beno Michel MD Inc  Beno Michel MD Inc  MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  University Dermatologists Inc  Rolf F Miller MD  UHMG Dermatology  Robert Brody MD  Judith M Andreano MD  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  MetroHealth Center for Community Health  Robert G Corwin MD  Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Haber Dermatology  Mark J LeVine MD  Stephen L Salcedo MD  Cleveland Clinic Art & Medicine  Esti G Gumpertz MD  Prakash K Khandekar MD  Dermatology Associates of Cleveland Inc  Dermatology Associates of Cleveland Inc  Brodell Medical  R Bennett Eppes MD  Associates in Dermatology Inc  Associates in Dermatology Inc  Associates in Dermatology Inc  Drs Lloyd & Lloyd  Drs Lloyd & Lloyd  MetroHealth Medical Center Dermatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Dermatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Dermatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Dermatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Dermatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Dermatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Dermatology  Fred Hirsh & Alex Hirsh MDs  Fred Hirsh & Alex Hirsh MDs  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology Canton, OhioUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Canton
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