Hyperhidrosis Center - Joliet, ILJoliet 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 Joliet * Dolar Koya MD  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Fine Skin Dermatology  Naperbrook Dermatology  Tehming Liang MD  Anthony M Janiga MD  Dermatology and Skin Surgery Associates  Bielinski Dermatology  Southwest Dermatology  Pronger Smith Medical Care  Southwest Dermatology  Southwest Dermatology  Southwest Dermatology  Bielinski Dermatology  Dermatology Office  James R Davis MD  Dermatology Office  Center for Cosmetic Skin Surgery  Dreyer Medical Clinic Fox Valley Dermatology & Psychiatry  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  DuPage Medical Group of Stratford  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Calumet Dermatology Associates  Calumet Dermatology Associates  Calumet Dermatology Associates  Center for Dermatology & Skin Cancer Ltd  Robert J Signore DO  Town Square Dermatology  Town Square Dermatology  Fox Valley Dermatology  Moira C Ariano MD  Moira C Ariano MD  AC Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Eugene Mandrea MD  Eugene Mandrea MD  John E Stopka MD  Raymond W Vahl MD  Aesthetic & Clinical Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Barsky Dermatological Association  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Medical Hair Restoration  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Jeffrey L Melton MD  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Thomas O Chua MD  Clear Complexions RX  Dreyer Medical Clinic West Aurora Dermatology  Dreyer Medical Clinic West Aurora Dermatology  Francis S Lichon MD  Wilfried L Schmerold MD  Dermatology Limited  Gary Jay Barsky MD  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Elmhurst Clinic  Sophia E Welykyj MD  Kiran R Bais MD  Oliver H Drabkin MD  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Well Group Health Partners Dermatology Dept  Well Group Health Partners Dermatology Dept  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Matthew Oommen MD  Lawrence L Johnson  Aleksander Krunic MD SC  Karen Lynn Maloney MD  Julie A Moore MD  Bryan C Schultz MD  Academic & Clinical Associates  Academic & Clinical Associates  A & G Dermatology  A & G Dermatology  Michael A Greenberg MD  Advanced Urology Center  Schaumburg Dermatology  Chicago Skin Clinic  Taraneh S Firoozi MD  Medical Specialists Ltd & Laser Care  Bakal Dermatology Associates Joliet, 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 Joliet
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