Hyperhidrosis Center - Deltona, FLDeltona 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 Deltona * Lake Mary Family Physicians  Rion J Forconi MD PA  Med Florida Dermatology  James Taylor MD  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  The Dermatology Group PA  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Thomas G S Fiala MD  Jerome A Africk MD  Associates in Dermatology  Jerri L Johnson MD PA  Randall Coverman MD  Derrow Dermatology  Thomas M Barnes MD  William J Grisaitis MD  Daniel B Seff DO  Alfredo E Gonzalez MD  Jose V Lara MD  Comprehensive Dermatology & Dermatologic Sur  DrsTabas and MacFarland  DrsTabas and MacFarland  Lawrence T Wagers MD  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  VA Healthcare Center Orlando  Steven M Price MD  Family Health Center  Reflections Dermatology & Center for Skin Care  Drs Knipe & Moskowitz  Med Florida Dermatology  Knight Dermatology Institute  Center For Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Heller Dermatology Center  Davis Dermatology  Central Florida Dermatology Associates  Sidney Possick MD  Parks Dermatology Center PA  Parks Dermatology Center PA  Ormond Beach Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associated Dermatologists PA  Ronald Sherman DO  Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center  Sand Lake Dermatology Center PA  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  John L Meisenheimer MD  Aesthetic Dermatology PA  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Sharon A Stokes MD  Lake Dermatology  Lake Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Clifford W Lober MD  Michel A Snyder MD  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PA  Dermatology Associates  Florida Dermatology Associates  Florida Dermatology Associates  Village Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery LLC  Brevard Skin & Cancer Centers  Space Coast Dermatology  Dermatology Health Care  Atlantic Dermatology  MIMA Dermatology  MIMA Dermatology  Michael J Freeman MD  Frederick Behringer Jr. MD  Steven T Powell MD  Skin Cancer Center of Central Florida  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Ocala Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Marion Dermatology  Central Florida Dermatology  Nelson A Warner MD  Beachside Dermatology  Towne Center for Dermatology  David J Gross MD  Bradley P Grant MD PA  James D Morgan MD PA  Osler Medical Inc  Anthony Porter MD  Melbourne Dermatology Center  Lake Wales Walk-In Medical Clinic  Joseph J Chanda MD  Vincent J Tripi DO  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Michael A Scannon MD  Caruso & Oriba MDs  Watson Clinic LLP Deltona, FloridaUpcoming 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 Deltona
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