Hyperhidrosis Center - Chantilly, VAChantilly 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 Chantilly * Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Clinical Skin Center of Northern Virginia PLLC  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Clinical Skin Center of Northern Virginia PLLC  Jack M Costa MD  Center For Cosmetic Dermatology  Sebastien Dermatology  Anh P Dang-Vu MD  Robert W Gurney MD  John W Brady MD  Randolph W Stark MD  Martin S Horn MD  Nova Medical Group  Carol L Piatt MD  Douglas S Richardson MD  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Northern Virginia Dermatology Vein & Surgery Center  Linda P Nims MD  Linda P Nims MD  Linda P Nims MD  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Dermatology Center of Loudoun  Loudoun Dermatology Associates  Loudoun Dermatology Associates  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Center for Pediatric Skin Care  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Alexandra Kazakis MD  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Gayle Masri-Fridling & William Sawchuk MDs  Gayle Masri-Fridling & William Sawchuk MDs  Steven Rotter MD  Fran Rotter MD  Excel Dermatology Institute  Excel Dermatology Institute  Semler Dermatology Inc  Robert N DeAngelis MD  Inia Yevich-Tunstall MD  Khoa Q Nguyen MD  Sung Won Yoon MD  Dermatology Associates of McLean  Dermatology Associates of McLean  Internal Medicine Associates of Northern Virginia  Amir A Bajoghli MD  Falls Church Medical Center  Richard J Hwang MD  Michelle A Rivera MD  Glenn H Fuchs MD  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Marvin Chadab MD  Capital Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Nancy Aria MD  Lisa D Sherman MD  Dermatology Associates of Fredericksburg  The Dermatology Center  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Chauncey A McHargue MD  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dominion Dermatology PC  Dominion Dermatology PC  Zen Lo Dermatology  Yvonne Knight MD  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialists  Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia  Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia  Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia  Dr Christine A Rausch  Hanover Dermatology PC  Hanover Dermatology PC  Immediate MD PLLC Chantilly, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Chantilly
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