Hyperhidrosis Center - Chandler, AZChandler 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 Chandler * Chandler Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  East Valley Dermatology  East Valley Dermatology  Perfect Skin Laser Center  AZ Advanced Dermatology  Ruskin R Lines III MD  Papillion Cosmetic Dermatology  Papillion Cosmetic Dermatology  Paul R. Love MD  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Glenn H Brown MD  Arizona Family Physicians  Robert Griego MD  Jerry A Ponitch MD  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Perfect Skin Laser Center  Arizona Premier Dermatology  Derma  AAP Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PC  Advanced Dermatology  Stockton Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Glenn K Yarbrough MD  Ahwatukee Skin and Laser  New Horizons Dermatology  Arcadia Dermatology  Lloyd D Brenden MD  Bigler Dermatology  VanDyke Laser & Skin Care  Omni Dermatology  Bosley Medical Institute  Camelback Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Family Practice Specialists Ltd  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Ronald C Hansen MD  Affiliated Dermatology  Peter J Casper MD  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Rajiv Kwatra MD  PCA Skin Center  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Jerold L Powers MD  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Arizona Skin Surgery  Valley of the Sun Dermatology Inc  Kenneth W Koldys MD  Mark Meyers MD  Scottsdale Skin & Cancer Center  AZ Advanced Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  Eugene Leibsohn MD  West Dermatology of Arizona  Arizona Skincare Physicians  Dermatology Clinic Ltd  Adriana K Holy MD  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  Scottsdale Institute For Cosmetic Dermatology  Paradise Valley Dermatology  North Mountain Dermatology  North Mountain Dermatology  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Alliance Dermatology  Alliance Dermatology  West Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatology  Dermatology Associates  Arizona Skin Specialists  Arizona Skin Specialists  Arrowhead Dermatology  North Valley Dermatology LLC Chandler, ArizonaChandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, and is a prominent suburb of the Phoenix, Arizona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). It is bordered to the north and west by Tempe, to the north by Mesa, to the west by Phoenix, to the south by the Gila River Indian Community, and to the east by Gilbert. It also has satellite locations for the technology companies Intel and Orbital Sciences Corporation. Upcoming Local Events2012-07-14
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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 Chandler
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