Hyperhidrosis Center - Detroit, MIDetroit 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 Detroit * Ali Moiin MD  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Clinic Troy  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Clinic Troy  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Grosse Point Dermatology  Grosse Point Dermatology  Heidelberg Dermatology  Heidelberg Dermatology  Nora M Kachaturoff MD  Shauna Ryder Diggs MD  James A Brown MD  Joel J Harris DO  University Group Physicians Dermatology  Wayne State University Dermatology  University Group Physicians Dermatology  University Group Physicians Dermatology  Ferrara Dermatology Clinic PC  Eastside Dermatology  Scott B Karlene MD PC  Shore Pointe Dermatology  Harper Dermatology  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Grekin Skin Institute  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Grekin Skin Institute  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Anthony S Kasiborski MD  Dermatology Warren  Dermatology Warren  Dermatology Warren  Koprince Dermatology  Koprince Dermatology  Koprince Dermatology  Anthony & Amy Cardellio DO  Anthony & Amy Cardellio DO  Everett Simmons Jr. MD  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Michael T Goldfarb MD  Bobbi D Edwards MD PC  Cosmetic Dermatology & Vein Center  Johanna Karen & Thomas Chapel MDs  Johanna Karen & Thomas Chapel MDs  Johanna Karen & Thomas Chapel MDs  Thomas P Waldinger MD  Helene C Dombrowski MD  Koger Dermatology  Stephen I Field MD  Alan Fligiel MD  Lifetime Dermatology  Dermatology Center PC  Henry Ford Health System Taylor Clinic  Birmingham Dermatology  Lori Fedoronko MD  David Spurlin MD PLLC  Somerset Dermatology Institute  Indira C Misra-Higgins MD & Daisy R Ramos MD  Indira C Misra-Higgins MD & Daisy R Ramos MD  Ramos & Associates  Theodore A Golden MD  Dermatology Associates  Skin Cancer Center of Southeast Michigan PC  Mohammad Ghaemi MD  Skin & Vein Center  Lenise Banse MD  Neldagae Chisa MD  Drs Iacobelli & DiGregorio PC  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Jeffrey M Shuster MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Drs Iacobelli & DiGregorio PC  Drs Iacobelli & DiGregorio PC  Bingham Farms Dermatology  Michigan Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Michigan Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Michigan Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Edward S Lerchin MD  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Fred M Novice MD  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Rochester Dermatology Clinic Detroit, MichiganKnown as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies celebrated by the city's two familiar nicknames, The Motor City and Motown. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 Detroit
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