Hyperhidrosis Center - Garland, TXGarland 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 Garland * Howsden Dermatology  Howsden Dermatology  White Rock Dermatology PA  Richard N Rudnicki DO  John P Cheek Jr. MD PA  Dermatology Center Of Dallas  Dermatology Center Of Dallas  Dermatology Center Of Dallas  Jerold Michaelson MD  Thornwell H Parker III MD  Samuel E Steinmetz MD  Dermatology Associates of Dallas  Lynne J Roberts MD  Pauline Raymond-Martimbeau MD  Consulting Dermatologic Specialists  Lucius Cook III MD  George A Wooming MD  Modern Dermatology  Sara Chapman MD  North Dallas Dermatology Associates PA  North Dallas Dermatology Associates PA  North Dallas Dermatology Associates PA  North Dallas Dermatology Associates PA  North Dallas Dermatology Associates PA  Howard Rubin MD  Robert C Terrill MD  Michael Golden MD  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Daniel Achtman MD & Carmine G McConnell MD  Dallas Center for Dermatology  Dallas Center for Dermatology  Park Cities Dermatology Center  Park Cities Dermatology Center  Ed Miller MD  David Shelmire MD  Derm Laser Institute Of Dallas  Dermatology Treatment & Research Center  Dermatology Treatment & Research Center  Dallas Diagnostic Association  Dallas Diagnostic Association  Christine D Brown MD  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Dallas Associated Dermatologists  Donald Brooking MD  Baylor Hair Research & Treatment  North Texas Dermatology  North Texas Dermatology  North Texas Dermatology  Matthew D Barrows MD  Skin Specialists PA  Lilly Schaffer MD  Farhad Niroomand MD  Raymond Blackburn MD  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology  UT Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Phillip Eichhorn MD  Dermatology Consultants  John L Kestel Jr. MD  Dermatology Consultants  Plano Dermatology  Plano Dermatology  Plano Dermatology  Plano Dermatology  Plano Dermatology  Plano Dermatology  Daniel D Witheiler MD  Susana Poliak MD  Trinity Dermatology  Trinity Dermatology  Rodgers Dermatology  Dermatology and Skin Surgery  Las Colinas Dermatology PA  Dermatology Consultants of Frisco  Frisco Dermatology Laser and Surgery Center  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Dermatology & Laser Center PA  Aftergut Dermatology  Bernard Kornell MD  Carolyn B Lyde MD  Carolyn B Lyde MD  Dermatology Institute of North TX PA  Cathleen P Bateman MD  Flower Mound Dermatology  James R Bond Jr. MD  S Robert Harla DO  Arlington Center for Dermatology Garland, TexasGarland is a city in Dallas and Collin counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is an inner suburb northeast of Dallas and is a major part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Garland is within a short driving distance of most major attractions in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 Garland
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