Hyperhidrosis Center - Frederick, MDFrederick 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 Frederick * Drs Ford & Yeager  Drs Ford & Yeager  Elizabeth A Liotta MD  Warner & VanMeter MDs PA  Warner & VanMeter MDs PA  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Roni W Ford MD  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Paul C Waldman MD  Comprehensive Dermatology PC  Walter J Giblin MD  Samuel S Norvell Jr. MD  Greater Washington Dermatology  Greater Washington Dermatology  Joseph M Porres MD  Lawrence R Feldman MD  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Robert I Horowitz MD  Ronald N Shore MD  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Sheldon K Gottlieb MD  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Stephen W White MD  Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Center LLC  Brown & Canning MDs  Brown & Canning MDs  NIH Dermatology Branch  Leonard C Sperling MD  National Naval Medical Center Dermatology  Ronald B Prussick MD PC  Derm Associates PC  DiGiovanna & Peck MDs  David Green MD  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  DiGiovanna & Peck MDs  Brenda J Berberian MD  Richard J Castiello MD  Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Robert J Carnathan MD CHTD  Leonard Cutler MD  Daniel L Dellatorre MD  Leonard Cutler MD  Shelly Hall MD  Lynn McKinley-Grant MD  Laurence H Miller MD PA  Margaret O'Neill MD  Leonard Cutler MD  Anita L Henderson MD  Columbia Dermatology Center  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Purnima Sau MD  Bethesda Dermatopathology Lab  Charlotte Modly MD  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Thuy V Nguyen MD  Leon E Brown MD  Carolyn J Pass MD  Frederick N Pearson MD  Dermatology Laser Center  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Cylburn E Soden MD  Ronald A Katz MD  Risa Jampel MD PA  Irving D Wolfe MD  Allison Linquist MD  Clinical Associates PA Pikesville  Stephen R Damm MD  Barbara K Honig  Barbara K Honig  Emanuel H Silverstein MD PA  David A Spott MD  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  William Dvorine MD  Mitchell Klapper MD  Thomas B Day MD  David Strobel MD  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Larry H Gaston MD  Warwick L Morison MD  Warwick L Morison MD Frederick, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Frederick
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