Hyperhidrosis Center - Downers Grove, ILDowners Grove 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 Downers Grove * Center for Dermatology & Skin Cancer Ltd  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  AC Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Clear Complexions RX  Aesthetic & Clinical Dermatology Associates  Naperbrook Dermatology  Tehming Liang MD  Barsky Dermatological Association  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Medical Hair Restoration  Jeffrey L Melton MD  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Town Square Dermatology  Town Square Dermatology  Moira C Ariano MD  Moira C Ariano MD  DuPage Medical Group of Stratford  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Gary Jay Barsky MD  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Elmhurst Clinic  Francis S Lichon MD  Wilfried L Schmerold MD  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Center for Cosmetic Skin Surgery  Dermatology Office  James R Davis MD  Dermatology Office  Kiran R Bais MD  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Anthony M Janiga MD  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Julie A Moore MD  Sophia E Welykyj MD  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Fine Skin Dermatology  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Michael A Greenberg MD  John E Stopka MD  Dreyer Medical Clinic Fox Valley Dermatology & Psychiatry  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Aleksander Krunic MD SC  Bryan C Schultz MD  A & G Dermatology  Academic & Clinical Associates  A & G Dermatology  Southwest Dermatology  Southwest Dermatology  Academic & Clinical Associates  Southwest Dermatology  Southwest Dermatology  Eugene Mandrea MD  Eugene Mandrea MD  Raymond W Vahl MD  Advanced Urology Center  Schaumburg Dermatology  Bielinski Dermatology  Bielinski Dermatology  Marvin H Margolis MD  Fox Valley Dermatology  Pronger Smith Medical Care  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Cole D Lundquist MD  Raymond M Handler MD & Roland S Medansky MD  Wyhinny Alter Garcia & Wyhinny MDs  Fahey Medical Center  Medical Specialists Ltd & Laser Care  Dolar Koya MD  Taraneh S Firoozi MD  Chicago Skin Clinic  Rollie S Ackerman MD  Matthew Oommen MD  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Oliver H Drabkin MD  Miroslawa Dulczewska Miller MD PhD  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Bruce Kolton MD LLC  Glazer Dermatology  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC Downers Grove, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Downers Grove
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