Hyperhidrosis Center - Castle Rock, COCastle Rock 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 Castle Rock * AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  Brent C Sigler MD  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Paul W Orton MD  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Kaiser Dermatology  Apex Dermatology Group  Apex Dermatology Group  James A Harris MD  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Skin Secrets  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  William J Bowman MD  Drs Stone & Stone  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  C-Dermatology  HealthMark A Center For Integrated Healing  Front Range Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Colorado Dermatology Center  Cherry Creek Dermatology PC  Adrienne Stewart MD  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Center For Advanced Dermatology  Expert Laser Clinic  Center For Advanced Dermatology  David J Kerr MD  SkinCare Colorado  Karen J Johnson MD PC  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  H M Medical Consultants  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Chan & Carretero MDs  Summit Dermatology  Summit Dermatology  Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs  Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs  Academy of Dermatology  Colorado Dermatology Institute  Colorado Dermatology Institute  Colorado Dermatology Institute  Jules VanDersarl MD  Alpine Dermatology Associates PLLC  Alliance Urgent Care  The Colorado Laser Clinic  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Center PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Boyle Family Dermatology  Columbine Dermatology, PC  James A McCoy MD  Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic PC  Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic PC  Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic PC  Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic PC  Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic PC  Charles W Ruggles MD  Flatirons Dermatology  Columbine Dermatology, PC Castle Rock, ColoradoUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 Castle Rock
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