Hyperhidrosis Center - Lodi, CALodi 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 Lodi * James D Kim MD  Abdalla Khourdaji MD  Elizabeth M Kass MD  Stuart I Jacobs MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Roland Hart MD  UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove  Central Valley Dermatology  Elliott L Adams MD  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  William H Chan MD  Tracy Dermatology Medical Group  Randal W Anderson MD  Timothy E Baker MD  Robert L Burns MD  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Emil A Tanghetti MD  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Mercy Medical Group Allergy Dermatology & Pulmonology  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  John A Kasch MD  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  E Patrick Creehan MD  Michael J Fazio MD  Sutter Medical Group  Midtown Dermatology  Capital Dermatology Medical Group  Nancy L Page MD  C Stephen Goetz MD  Gary Wagner MD  Shirley L Van MD  Dermatology Affiliates  Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  David No MD  AnewSkin Dermatology  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation  Gregory M Bricca MD  Placer Dermatology & Skin Care Center  Lamont W Hornbeck MD  Alan Semion MD  Bruce D Miller MD  Robert H Hargrove MD  Woodland Healthcare  Woodland Healthcare  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Dean Anthony MD  John J Willsen MD  Pacific Dermatology  Pacific Dermatology  Robert Greenberg MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Joseph Cerny MD  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Dermatology Care  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  Edward Becker MD  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Edward Becker MD  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  William Lide MD  Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton Medical Offices  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  Adam Wallach MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Alexander Lewis MD  Jon A Erickson MD  Ross T Jackson MD Kaiser  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Herbert A Holman MD  Gary L Wright MD  Kristen Walker MD  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  An Tranvan MD  William C Chow DO & John Doux MD Lodi, CaliforniaUpcoming 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 Lodi
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