Hyperhidrosis Center - Davis, CADavis 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 Davis * Woodland Healthcare  Woodland Healthcare  E Patrick Creehan MD  Mercy Medical Group Allergy Dermatology & Pulmonology  Michael J Fazio MD  Sutter Medical Group  John A Kasch MD  Midtown Dermatology  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  William H Chan MD  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Emil A Tanghetti MD  Capital Dermatology Medical Group  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Elliott L Adams MD  UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove  C Stephen Goetz MD  Nancy L Page MD  Randal W Anderson MD  Timothy E Baker MD  Robert L Burns MD  Lamont W Hornbeck MD  Alan Semion MD  Robert H Hargrove MD  Gregory M Bricca MD  Placer Dermatology & Skin Care Center  Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  N Charles Diakon MD  Robert A Davis MD  Diane S Silver MD  Sutter North Medical Foundation  Lewis H May II MD  Fremont Rideout Health Group  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Jenine L Tanabe MD  James D Kim MD  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  Abdalla Khourdaji MD  David No MD  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Ross T Jackson MD Kaiser  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Roland Hart MD  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Edward Becker MD  Edward Becker MD  AnewSkin Dermatology  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Elizabeth M Kass MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  Stuart I Jacobs MD  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Alexander Lewis MD  Joseph Cerny MD  Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Care  Jon A Erickson MD  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Sonoma Skin  Adam Wallach MD  Richard B Odom MD  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  James McCole MD  Bruce D Miller MD  Carol Isaacs MD  Kristen Walker MD  Robert Greenberg MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr  Kathy Fang MD PhD  Camilla McCalmont MD Davis, CaliforniaUpcoming 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 Davis
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