Hyperhidrosis Center - Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale * Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Institute  Peter L Babinski MD  Murray D Smith MD  Mark S Bernhardt MD  Martin Dermatology  Nelson Charlie MD PA  Natura Dermatology & Cosmetics  Lauderdale Dermatology  Peter D Sarbone MD  Stacy J Frankel MD PA  Oakland Medical & Cosmetic Center  Thomas S Breza MD  Norman Minars MD  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Norman Minars MD  Norman Minars MD  Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Center  Drs Sobel & Sofman  Drs Sobel & Sofman  Waterman Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Louis Simonson MD  Pamela A Rousseau MD  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Gary Goldfaden MD  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Shagen Abovyan MD  The Center for Dermatology  The Center for Dermatology  Andrew R Altman MD PA  Evan Schlam MD & Edward Schlam MD  Evan Schlam MD & Edward Schlam MD  Seymour Munzer MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  M Lipman & G Zellman MDs  M Lipman & G Zellman MDs  Berens Medical Center Inc  Paul E Simon MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Advanced Cosmetic Laser Center  Skin & Cancer Associates  Dan H Meirson MD  Hecker Dermatology Group  Hecker Dermatology Group  RSB Dermatology Inc  Resnik Dermatology Aventura PA  Skin & Cancer Associates  South Florida Skin & Laser Center  The Center for Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin Cancer Treatment Center  Skin Cancer Treatment Center  Andy R Green MD  Alam Leah Berke MD  Alam Leah Berke MD  Joel Wiszniak MD PA  David Drachman MD  Paul F Rockley MD PA  Joseph F Seber MD  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Wayne R Porter MD  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Stanley A Spatz MD PA  Bauman Medical Group  Glenn B Sterling MD  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Jeffrey Marcus MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Hillard J Halpryn MD  Hillard J Halpryn MD  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Hillard J Halpryn MD  Tamara L Gmitter MD  Diane Walder MD & Cynthia Golomb MD  Diane Walder MD & Cynthia Golomb MD  Alan M Fischer Dermatology Fort Lauderdale, FloridaUpcoming 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 Fort Lauderdale
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